Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 7.4% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,507 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Chelmsford, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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