Chelsea, MA Cost Of Living
Chelsea's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Massachusetts
In America
What is the cost of living in Chelsea, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Chelsea has an overall cost of living index of 127 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Massachusetts, Chelsea has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Massachusetts's index of 132.
The standard of living in Chelsea ranks as #5,142 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Chelsea ranks as the #1,277 most expensive place in the Bay State.
Chelsea Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
| Living Expense | Chelsea | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 116 | 100 | |
Chelsea, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Chelsea | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,900 | $398,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,474 | $1,336 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $60,370 | $84,385 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.1x | 4.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.29x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Chelsea Services Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Chelsea | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.0 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.43 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $21.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Chelsea Groceries Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Chelsea | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.74 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.64 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.27 | $2.05 |
Detailed Chelsea Health Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Chelsea | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $34.97 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $64.17 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.3 | $2.34 |
Detailed Chelsea Transportation Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Chelsea | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.02 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.16 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.29 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $102.75 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $194.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $108.27 | $99.13 |
Detailed Chelsea Utilities Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Chelsea | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.19 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $64.47 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $233.87 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $181.11 | $175.64 |
Chelsea SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Chelsea
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Chelsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 689,326 | 148 | 1.2x |
| Cambridge, MA | 117,822 | 172 | 1.4x |
| Newton, MA | 88,322 | 192 | 1.5x |
| Somerville, MA | 81,175 | 158 | 1.2x |
| Malden, MA | 60,710 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Brookline, MA | 59,223 | 191 | 1.5x |
| Medford, MA | 58,290 | 147 | 1.2x |
| Revere, MA | 53,400 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Everett, MA | 46,275 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Lexington, MA | 33,304 | 190 | 1.5x |
