Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Bon Air, Virginia


The cost of living in Bon Air, Virginia is 36.7% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,503 in Bon Air, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bon Air, Virginia is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bon Air
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Bon Air, VA
Compared to Melrose, Bon Air is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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