Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose, Massachusetts vs Encinitas, California


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 45.8% more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,884 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Melrose, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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