Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 20.9% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West Chester
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Melrose, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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