Melville, New York vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 39.0% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,123 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Melville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower