Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 43.2% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,592 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Chelmsford, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower

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