Cost of Living Calculator - Melville, New York vs Stanford, California


The cost of living in Stanford, California is 163.6% more expensive than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $131,824 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Stanford
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs Stanford, CA
Compared to Melville, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.6% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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