Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 81.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $181,829 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Melrose
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Columbus, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.0% higher

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