Melville, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 42.5% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $28,754 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Albany
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Melville, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher