Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 32.9% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,546 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Saco
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Melrose, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower