Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Kennewick, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 37.4% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,286 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kennewick
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Kennewick, WA
Compared to Melrose, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% lower