Melrose, Massachusetts vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 36.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,740 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in United States
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Melrose, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower