Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 11.3% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,665 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Poway
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Melrose, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower