Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Sunrise Manor, NV
VS
Worcester, MA
🏆 Worcester leads 12 of 21 categories
Sunrise Manor
Nevada
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,476
Violent Crime Index
25
Population
198,325
Worcester
Massachusetts
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$63,011 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
4 ✓ Safer
Population
204,191 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Sunrise Manor, NV
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 32°F
Homes cost $41k less ($265,000 vs $305,600)
Rent averages $122/mo less ($1,190 vs $1,312)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Worcester
Cons
Median income trails Worcester by $10,535/yr
Higher unemployment (9.1% vs 6.6%)
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Worcester, MA
Pros
82% less violent crime than Sunrise Manor
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (6.6%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (16.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $10,535 more per year on average
More college-educated — 33.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $305,600
Snowy winters — about 73" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Sunrise Manor
Key Differences at a Glance
Sunrise Manor
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 98.9 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Sunrise Manor
Median Home Value
$41k less
$265,000 vs $305,600
Sunrise Manor
Summer Heat
25.9°F warmer
July avg high 105.7°F vs 79.8°F
Worcester
Median Income
$10,535
$63,011 vs $52,476/yr
Worcester
Violent Crime
82% lower
16.5 vs 94.1 per 100k
Worcester
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
6.6% vs 9.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Sunrise Manor, NV | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 98.9 ✓ Cheaper | 103.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $265,000 ✓ Lower | $305,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,190 ✓ Lower | $1,312 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,476 | $63,011 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.2 min⚠ High | 24.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 4.0% | 9.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 | 4 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.7% | 33.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 72.6% | 85.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Worcester |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 60.9°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.7°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.3" ✓ Drier | 48.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 72.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 198,325 | 204,191 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 34.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.2% ✓ Higher | 42.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% ✓ More | 19.5% |
| Over 65 | 11.6% | 13.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise Manor's cost of living index is 98.9 vs Worcester's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Sunrise Manor is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Worcester leads 12 of 21 categories. Sunrise Manor wins 9 and Worcester wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Sunrise Manor to Worcester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($265,000 vs $305,600 median home), income ($52,476 vs $63,011), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Sunrise Manor, NV and Worcester, MA are about 2,327 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.