Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 18.7% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $162,699 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Denver
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Melrose, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower