Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Glastonbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glastonbury, Connecticut is 23.9% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,065 in Glastonbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glastonbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Glastonbury
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Glastonbury, CT
Compared to Melrose, Glastonbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower