Holliston, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 13.7% more expensive than Holliston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,838 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Holliston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Holliston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Melrose
than in Holliston, Massachusetts
Holliston, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Holliston, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher