Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Aliso Viejo, California


The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 3.1% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $242,202 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
10% cheaper in Aliso Viejo
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Melrose, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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