Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, New York vs Chelmsford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 72.0% more expensive than Houghton, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,000 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houghton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Houghton, New York
Houghton, NY vs Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Houghton, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher

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