Albany, New York vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 73.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,943 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Melville
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Albany, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower