What is a pro or con of living in Melrose, Massachusettscompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Melrose.

What salary do I need to live in Melrose, Massachusetts copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $63,758 in Melrose, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. MELROSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 27.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,758 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Melrose
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Melrose, MA

Compared to Bellingham, Melrose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

52.5% higher

Commute

30.2% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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