Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 22.7% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,656 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Melrose
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Brookline, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher