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


The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 28.5% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,613 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Burlington
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Burlington, VT
Compared to Melrose, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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