Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 15.1% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,539 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Boston
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Chelmsford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher