About Worcester

Worcester is the site of Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. There are many delicious restaurants that have cropped up over the past several years, in addition to new local baseball and hockey teams and venues. Housing in the Worcester area is less expensive than in Boston, but still well above the national average. Apartment rentals near UMass Chan range from about $1600 to $2000 per month. The cost of living is about average compared to most U.S. cities and the Northeast region. Housing prices increase as you get closer to the Boston area.