Des Moines, Iowa vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 113.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,607 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Melville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Des Moines, Melville is:
  Homeowner
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  113.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  40.0% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
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  Personal
  19.6% higher
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