Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 45.1% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,467 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Melrose, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower