Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 83.0% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $274,580 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Chelmsford, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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