Naperville, Illinois vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 9.4% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,686 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Naperville, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher