What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Melrose, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Melrose, Massachusetts?

A salary of $54,000 in Melrose, Massachusetts could decrease to $37,226 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MELROSE vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 31.1% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,226 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose, MA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Melrose, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

11.0% lower

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.6% lower

Cost of Food

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