Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 8.8% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,611 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Chelmsford, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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