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


The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 26.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $132,490 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chelmsford
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Irvine, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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