What is a pro or con of living in Chelmsford, Massachusettscompared to Tampa, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Chelmsford.

What salary do I need to live in Chelmsford, Massachusetts copmared to Tampa, Florida?

A salary of $85,000 in Tampa, Florida should increase to $109,262 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.

TAMPA vs. CHELMSFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Tampa, Florida vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 28.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $109,262 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL vs. Chelmsford, MA

Compared to Tampa, Chelmsford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.4% higher

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

29.0% higher

Cost of Food

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