Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 18.2% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,390 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Plano
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Chelmsford, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower