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


The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 1.4% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $76,027 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Palmdale, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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