Melville, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 22.9% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,558 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Austin
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Melville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower