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Worcester vs Norwich
Worcester and Norwich
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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 Norwich are under the US rate in this release, 2.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Worcester to Norwich
In 2022-2023, 77 households filed a move from Worcester to Norwich (about 123 people, average adjusted gross income $67,987). 60 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,745 in Worcester and $1,618 in Norwich. Worcester has a state tax on wages. Norwich has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Norwich is 100% of the national level for the same work, against 107% in Worcester.
Norwich averages 188 sunny days, with July highs around 83°F and January nights around 28°F. Worcester is 186 sunny days, 83°F in July, 25°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Norwich 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, 77 households moved Worcester → Norwich (about 123 people, average AGI $67,987). 60 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 Norwich 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 Norwich cheaper than Worcester after tax and rent?
Yes. Norwich leaves about $54 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,745 in Worcester and $1,618 in Norwich.
Does Norwich have state income tax?
Norwich is in Connecticut, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Worcester to Norwich?
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.