Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Thurmont, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thurmont, Maryland is 34.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,845 in Thurmont, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thurmont, Maryland is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Thurmont
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Thurmont, MD
Compared to Melrose, Thurmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower