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Worcester vs Manchester
Worcester and Manchester
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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 Manchester are under the US rate in this release, 1.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Worcester to Manchester
In 2022-2023, 348 households filed a move from Worcester to Manchester (about 547 people, average adjusted gross income $93,695). 240 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,745 in Worcester and $1,796 in Manchester. Worcester has a state tax on wages. Manchester has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Manchester is 108% of the national level for the same work, against 107% in Worcester.
Manchester averages 187 sunny days, with July highs around 82°F and January nights around 23°F. Worcester is 186 sunny days, 83°F in July, 25°F in January. Commutes average 27 minutes in Manchester and 30 in Worcester.
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, 348 households moved Worcester → Manchester (about 547 people, average AGI $93,695). 240 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 Worcester and Manchester changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 51 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Manchester cheaper than Worcester after tax and rent?
Yes. Manchester leaves about $199 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,745 in Worcester and $1,796 in Manchester.
Does Manchester have state income tax?
Manchester is in New Hampshire, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Worcester to Manchester?
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.