Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Rancho San Diego, California


The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 4.6% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $286,060 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Melrose, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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