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PORTLAND vs. MELROSE
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $70,197 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:

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40.4% higher

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1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

39.8% higher

Health

1.4% lower

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Personal

15.7% higher

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