Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Chelsea, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 39.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $30,186 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chelsea
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Chelsea, MA
Compared to San Jose, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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