Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 6.3% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $89,992 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Scottsdale, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher