Melville, New York vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 7.6% more expensive than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,784 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Melville, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower