Sterling, Virginia vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 0.5% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,397 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Sterling, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher