Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 43.5% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,346 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Greenville
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Greenville, SC
Compared to Melrose, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower