Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Sedona, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sedona, Arizona is 9.6% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,311 in Sedona, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sedona, Arizona is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Sedona
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Sedona, AZ
Compared to Melrose, Sedona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower