| | Melrose, MA | Albany, CA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 195.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.7 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 263.2 | 437.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $784,900 | $1,218,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 9,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.8 | 122.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.2 | 159.2 | 100 |
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Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled More
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