Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 46.4% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,798 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Odessa
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Melrose, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower