Melville, New York vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 10.1% more expensive than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,841 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Melville, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  70.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher