Cary, North Carolina vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 16.9% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,697 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
80% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Cary, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher