Prescott, Arizona vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 28.7% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,333 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Melrose
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Prescott, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher