Cost of Living Calculator - Provo, Utah vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 44.5% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $72,276 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Melrose
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs Melrose, MA
Compared to Provo, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher

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