Ridge, New York vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 41.5% more expensive than Ridge, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,742 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridge, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Ridge, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Melville
than in Ridge, New York
Ridge, NY vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Ridge, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower