Fall River, MA vs Worcester, MA

Fall River is moderately more affordable than Worcester, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Fall River scores 98 compared to 107 for Worcester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worcester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fall River is $1,086/month compared to $1,415/month in Worcester — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fall River has cheaper rent, Worcester actually has lower median home values ($339,500 vs $357,800).

Median household income in Fall River is $53,933 compared to $67,544 in Worcester (-20.2%). While Worcester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fall River spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Worcester.