What is a pro or con of living in Melrose, Massachusettscompared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Melrose.

What salary do I need to live in Melrose, Massachusetts copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $82,684 in Melrose, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. MELROSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 65.4% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,684 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Melrose
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. Melrose, MA

Compared to Simpsonville, Melrose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

30.7% higher

Health

8.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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