Cost of Living Calculator - Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 14.9% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,228 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Reading
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs Reading, MA
Compared to Chelmsford, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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