Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Cascade, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cascade, Idaho is 43.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,358 in Cascade, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cascade, Idaho is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Cascade
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Cascade, ID
Compared to Melrose, Cascade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% lower
      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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower