2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Merrick, NY vs Coram, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Coram or is it cheaper to live in North Merrick?
- Coram is 8.4% less expensive than North Merrick.

Which city has more affordable housing, Coram or North Merrick?
- Coram housing costs are 32.9% less expensive than North Merrick housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Merrick or is Health Care more affordable in Coram.
- Health related expenses are 0.5% less in Coram.
 North Merrick, NYCoram, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock147.1100
 Food & Groceries108.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.2100
 Housing219.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$453,200$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.4100
 Miscellaneous157.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Merrick    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It is not really the city or state I guess but really the county. I live in a very nice area. For the most part quiet and near all. The school taxes are out of  More

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Reviews for Coram    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I live in coram ny and it is the least expensive at this  More

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Over 18 years ago

The quality of life here is not bad but I am looking to move out of NY b/c it is just too expensive to live here....If you are looking to start a family here you must  More

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