Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Dublin, California


The cost of living in Dublin, California is 29.3% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,964 in Dublin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dublin, California is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Dublin
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Dublin, CA
Compared to Melrose, Dublin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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