Cost of Living in New York
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for New York, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in New York is close to the New York City baseline (composite index 100 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)100
Groceries index100
Dining out index100
Transport index100
Utilities index100
Median annual salary$78,000
Minimum wage$16.00/hr
State income tax rate6.85%
Est. monthly childcare$1,900
Est. monthly healthcare premium$550
YoY inflation3.2%
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