Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Stowe, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stowe, Vermont is 19.4% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,169 in Stowe, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stowe, Vermont is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Stowe
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Stowe, VT
Compared to Melrose, Stowe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower