Cost of Living Calculator - North Providence, Rhode Island vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 43.9% more expensive than North Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $71,932 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in North Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than North Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Melrose
than in North Providence, Rhode Island
North Providence, RI vs Melrose, MA
Compared to North Providence, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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