Dallas, Texas vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 66.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,297 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Melville
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Dallas, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher