Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 41.5% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,278 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Melrose, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower

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