What is a pro or con of living in Melville, New Yorkcompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 989% more expensive in Melville.

What salary do I need to live in Melville, New York copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $150,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $283,766 in Melville, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. MELVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 89.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $283,766 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
989% more expensive in Melville
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Melville, NY

Compared to Detroit, Melville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

942.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.8% higher

Commute

36.6% lower

Health

53.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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