Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, Florida is 36.8% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,604 in Palm Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, Florida is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Palm Springs, FL
Compared to Melrose, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower