Cost of Living Calculator - Plaistow, New Hampshire vs Chelmsford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 15.1% more expensive than Plaistow, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $86,358 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plaistow, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plaistow, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Plaistow, New Hampshire
Plaistow, NH vs Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Plaistow, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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