Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 31.5% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,246 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Chelmsford, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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