What is a pro or con of living in Chelmsford, Massachusettscompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Chelmsford.

What salary do I need to live in Chelmsford, Massachusetts copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $39,720 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. CHELMSFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 20.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,720 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Chelmsford, MA

Compared to Seattle, Chelmsford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

68.5% higher

Commute

25.4% lower

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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