What is a pro or con of living in Somerville, Massachusettscompared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Somerville.

What salary do I need to live in Somerville, Massachusetts copmared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts should increase to $61,365 in Somerville, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHELMSFORD vs. SOMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 22.7% more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,365 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Somerville
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, MA vs. Somerville, MA

Compared to Chelmsford, Somerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chelmsford, MA vs. Somerville, MA

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