Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 166.4% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $439,546 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Chelmsford, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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