Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 12.2% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,148 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Melrose, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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