What is a pro or con of living in Highlands Ranch, Coloradocompared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Highlands Ranch.

What salary do I need to live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado copmared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts should increase to $53,676 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHELMSFORD vs. HIGHLANDS RANCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 7.4% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,676 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, MA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO

Compared to Chelmsford, Highlands Ranch is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

12.0% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chelmsford, MA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO

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