Kent, Washington vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 22.3% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $91,727 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Melville
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Kent, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.6% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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