Florence, South Carolina vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 109.0% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,725 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Melville
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Florence, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.0% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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