Plainville, Massachusetts vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 32.0% more expensive than Plainville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $264,044 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Plainville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Melville
than in Plainville, Massachusetts
Plainville, MA vs. Melville, NY
Compared to Plainville, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower