What is a pro or con of living in Melrose, Massachusettscompared to Winchendon, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in Melrose.

What salary do I need to live in Melrose, Massachusetts copmared to Winchendon, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Winchendon, Massachusetts should increase to $76,559 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.

WINCHENDON vs. MELROSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Winchendon, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 53.1% more expensive than Winchendon, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,559 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Melrose
than in Winchendon, Massachusetts

Winchendon, MA vs. Melrose, MA

Compared to Winchendon, Melrose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

193.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Winchendon, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winchendon, MA vs. Melrose, MA

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