Portland, Oregon vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 0.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,510 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Portland, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher