Andover, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 2.1% more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,073 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Melrose
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Andover, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher