Milton, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 7.8% cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,124 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Melrose
than in Milton, Massachusetts
Milton, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Milton, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher