Portage, Michigan vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 49.8% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,888 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Portage, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.6% higher