Melbourne Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 8 pts cheaper
Rent
95
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Melbourne
vs
100
New York City
Melbourne is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Melbourne salary
| Salary in Melbourne | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $54,348 | $4,348 more |
| $75,000 | $81,522 | $6,522 more |
| $100,000 | $108,696 | $8,696 more |
| $125,000 | $135,870 | $10,870 more |
| $150,000 | $163,043 | $13,043 more |
| $200,000 | $217,391 | $17,391 more |
Melbourne vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 8%. Melbourne is the more affordable option.
Rent: Melbourne has a rent index of 95, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Melbourne: $3,120/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Melbourne wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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