Troutman, North Carolina vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 56.0% more expensive than Troutman, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,004 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Troutman, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Troutman, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Melrose
than in Troutman, North Carolina
Troutman, NC vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Troutman, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher