Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 43.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $42,261 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Melrose
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Mountain View, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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