Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Chelsea, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 13.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,505 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chelsea
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Chelsea, MA
Compared to Waltham, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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