Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 4.8% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,402 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Melrose
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Watertown Town, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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