Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Melrose, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 35.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,193 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Melrose
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Melrose, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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