Cost of Living in New York
Cost of Living in New York | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 75% higher |
Utilities (Monthly) | 3% higher |
Food | 3% higher |
Healthcare | 7% higher |
Transportation | 7% higher |
Goods & Services | 9% higher |
The cost of living in New York is 26% higher than the national average. Housing is 75% higher than the national average, while utilities are 3% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 3% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 9% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 7% higher in New York compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 9% higher.
The Cost of Living in New York Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Manhattan, NY | 81% higher | 128% higher |
New York City, NY | 41% higher | 77% higher |
Brooklyn, NY | 29% higher | 62% higher |
Queens, NY | 13% higher | 42% higher |
Hempstead, NY | 10% higher | 38% higher |
Poughkeepsie, NY | 8% lower | 15% higher |
Albany, NY | 18% lower | 3% higher |
Syracuse, NY | 18% lower | 3% higher |
Ithaca, NY | 20% lower | 1% higher |
Rochester, NY | 20% lower | 0% |
Utica, NY | 21% lower | 0% |
Oneonta, NY | 21% lower | 0% |
Ilion, NY | 23% lower | 3% lower |
Buffalo, NY | 24% lower | 5% lower |