Portland, Oregon vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 26.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $145,748 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Melville
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Portland, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.9% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower