What is a pro or con of living in Chelmsford, Massachusettscompared to Leicester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Chelmsford.

What salary do I need to live in Chelmsford, Massachusetts copmared to Leicester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Leicester, Massachusetts should increase to $61,827 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEICESTER vs. CHELMSFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 23.7% more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,827 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Leicester, Massachusetts

Leicester, MA vs. Chelmsford, MA

Compared to Leicester, Chelmsford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

3.2% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Leicester, MA vs. Chelmsford, MA

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