Arvada, Colorado vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 1.2% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,607 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
39% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Arvada, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher