Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.4% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,031 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houston
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Chelmsford, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower