Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Burlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 5.8% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,656 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Burlington
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Burlington, MA
Compared to Melrose, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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