Plainview, Texas vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 94.6% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,868 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Plainview, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher