Cost of Living Calculator - Saco, Maine vs Chelsea, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 23.1% more expensive than Saco, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,580 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Saco, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Saco, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Saco, Maine
Saco, ME vs Chelsea, MA
Compared to Saco, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher

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