Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs Orinda, California


The cost of living in Orinda, California is 167.3% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $133,649 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Orinda
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs Orinda, CA
Compared to Chelmsford, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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