River Edge, New Jersey vs. Melville, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melville, New York is 18.5% more expensive than River Edge, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $88,877 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in River Edge, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than River Edge, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Melville
than in River Edge, New Jersey
River Edge, NJ vs. Melville, NY
Compared to River Edge, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower