Jericho, New York vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 17.7% cheaper than Jericho, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,169 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jericho, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is cheaper than Jericho, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Melrose
than in Jericho, New York
Jericho, NY vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Jericho, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher