Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 100.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,000 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Melville
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Kalamazoo, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher