What does housing cost in Worcester in 2026?

Housing in Worcester runs to about €1,210 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Worcester?

Asking rent in Worcester stands at 1,415 €/month.

What are property prices in Worcester?

To buy in Worcester, expect 339,500 €.

Cost of Living in Worcester, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Worcester — 2026

Worcester has 205,501 residents and lies in Massachusetts. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,210 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 290,196 €. Median income is 57,735 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 25% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Worcester

Rent

Median rent: 1,210 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 290,196 €

Income

Median household income: 57,735 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,893 €/year

Quality of life — Worcester

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

32 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

18,5 %

Cities near Worcester

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