Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 9.0% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,488 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Arlington
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Melrose, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower