Beacon, New York vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 32.6% more expensive than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,324 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Beacon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Melville
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Beacon, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher