Cost of Living Calculator - Chatham, Illinois vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 81.4% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,057 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Melrose
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Chatham, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.4% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher

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