Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 24.9% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,556 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Melrose, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower