Dallas, Texas vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 32.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,183 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Dallas, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher