East Meadow, New York vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 44.6% more expensive than East Meadow, New York.

You would need a salary of $289,223 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in East Meadow, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than East Meadow, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Manhattan
than in East Meadow, New York
East Meadow, NY vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to East Meadow, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher