Fresno, California vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 52.1% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $342,183 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Melrose
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Fresno, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher