Brockton, MA vs Worcester, MA

Worcester is moderately more affordable than Brockton, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Brockton scores 119 compared to 107 for Worcester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brockton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brockton is $1,545/month compared to $1,415/month in Worcester — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worcester is more affordable at $339,500 median vs $405,500.

Median household income in Brockton is $77,089 compared to $67,544 in Worcester (+14.1%). While Brockton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockton spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Worcester.