New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 46.2% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $109,625 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Melville
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Melville, NY
Compared to New Brunswick, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower