Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Rhode Island is 31.1% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,384 in Johnston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Rhode Island is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Johnston
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Johnston, RI
Compared to Melrose, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower