Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 20.3% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $228,627 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in San Diego
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Chelmsford, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  20.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  15.0% lower
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