Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 40.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $252,718 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Melrose
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Portland, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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