Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. South Orange Village, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Orange Village, New Jersey is 26.0% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,016 in South Orange Village, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Orange Village, New Jersey is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in South Orange Village
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. South Orange Village, NJ
Compared to Chelmsford, South Orange Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower