Brookhaven, New York vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 35.7% more expensive than Brookhaven, New York.

You would need a salary of $189,911 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Brookhaven, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Melville
than in Brookhaven, New York
Brookhaven, NY vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Brookhaven, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower