Chelsea, Alabama vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 46.5% more expensive than Chelsea, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $168,460 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chelsea, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Harvard
than in Chelsea, Alabama
Chelsea, AL vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Chelsea, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher