Melrose, Minnesota vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 33.4% more expensive than Melrose, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $101,364 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Melrose, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Melrose, Minnesota
Melrose, MN vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Melrose, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% higher
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower