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Norwich vs Worcester
Norwich and Worcester
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Worcester are under the US rate in this release, 1.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Norwich to Worcester
In 2022-2023, 60 households filed a move from Norwich to Worcester (about 86 people, average adjusted gross income $73,717). 77 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,618 in Norwich and $1,745 in Worcester. Norwich has a state tax on wages. Worcester has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Worcester is 107% of the national level for the same work, against 100% in Norwich.
Worcester averages 186 sunny days, with July highs around 83°F and January nights around 25°F. Norwich is 188 sunny days, 83°F in July, 28°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Worcester and 24 in Norwich.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 60 households moved Norwich → Worcester (about 86 people, average AGI $73,717). 77 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Norwich and Worcester changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 69 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Worcester cheaper than Norwich after tax and rent?
No. Worcester leaves about $54 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,618 in Norwich and $1,745 in Worcester.
Does Worcester have state income tax?
Worcester is in Massachusetts, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Norwich to Worcester?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.