Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Rio Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Vista, California is 21.6% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,211 in Rio Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Vista, California is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rio Vista
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Rio Vista, CA
Compared to Melrose, Rio Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower