Mountain View, California vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 52.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $23,906 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Mountain View, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher