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I'm thinking of attending UMass Medical School this fall, so I'd also like more up-to-date information about Worcester. Is the cost of living still pretty cheap, and if so, is that only the case for housing that's a little farther from UMass Medical School? Is a car necessary, or would I be able to get around by bike? I'd really prefer not having a car, but I'm worried about when it snows or when I have to get groceries since I only know about a Trader Joe's that's about a mile away from the campus.