Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 54.6% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $116,000 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Melrose
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Melrose, MA
Compared to New Orleans, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher

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