Long Island, Maine vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 33.0% more expensive than Long Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,131 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Island, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Long Island, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in New York
than in Long Island, Maine
Long Island, ME vs. New York, NY
Compared to Long Island, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  121.4% higher
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher