Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Chelmsford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 25.2% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $56,103 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Goleta, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

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