Austin, Texas vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 3.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $154,521 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
93% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Austin, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher