Rowe, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 72.4% more expensive than Rowe, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,224 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rowe, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rowe, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Melrose
than in Rowe, Massachusetts
Rowe, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Rowe, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher