Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 7.6% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,424 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Chelmsford, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower