| | Melrose, MA | Beverly, MA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 131.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.7 | 109.3 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 263.2 | 203.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $784,900 | $633,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 10,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.8 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.2 | 144.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Melrose 
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Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled More
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Reviews for Beverly 
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On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate More
Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great More
I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder More
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