Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 6.1% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $140,885 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Somerset
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Chelmsford, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower