Lewiston, Maine vs. Chelsea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 50.8% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $75,377 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Chelsea, MA
Compared to Lewiston, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  81.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher