Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 2.9% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,952 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Austin
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Chelmsford, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower