San Rafael, California vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 38.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $61,316 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to San Rafael, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower