Melrose, Massachusetts vs. King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is 26.5% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,543 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in King of Prussia
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. King Of Prussia, PA
Compared to Melrose, King Of Prussia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower