Melville, New York vs. Islip, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Islip, New York is 18.0% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,001 in Islip, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Islip, New York is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Islip
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Islip, NY
Compared to Melville, Islip is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower