Anchorage, Alaska vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 14.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $11,491 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Anchorage, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher