Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Oregon vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 53.6% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $115,176 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Melrose
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Medford, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher

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