Hicksville, NY vs Melville, NY

Hicksville is moderately more affordable than Melville, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Hicksville scores 181 compared to 209 for Melville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Melville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hicksville is $3,005/month compared to $3,501/month in Melville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hicksville is more affordable at $617,100 median vs $778,400.

Median household income in Hicksville is $148,008 compared to $155,675 in Melville (-4.9%). Melville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hicksville spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Melville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 53.4°F). Melville receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38.3" in Hicksville.