Newark, New Jersey vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 27.9% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $140,725 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Melrose
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Newark, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher