Cost of living in New York
compared to
Cost of living in New York vs. United States overall average
New York is 8.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.2% less in New York
- Groceries
-
pay 7.2% more in New York
- Transportation
-
pay 14.0% more in New York
- Housing
-
pay 4.9% more in New York
- Childcare
-
pay 11.1% more in New York
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.4% more in New York
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, childcare, groceries, and housing in New York are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants and clothing are lower in New York.
New York Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.04 |
$12.87
-
$40.70
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50 |
$9.30
-
$14.04
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.37 |
$1.85
-
$3.46
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.83 |
$1.39
-
$2.65
|
New York - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.74 |
$2.12
-
$6.42
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.35 |
$4.20
-
$14.12
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.05 |
$2.80
-
$5.77
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.87 |
$2.32
-
$6.51
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.18 |
$2.86
-
$9.21
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.36 |
$1.17
-
$3.75
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.80 |
$0.54
-
$1.72
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.10 |
$0.98
-
$4.62
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.36 |
$1.30
-
$3.93
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.54 |
$0.73
-
$2.98
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.49 |
$0.85
-
$2.79
|
New York - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.60 |
$3.22
-
$4.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $97.65 |
$80.88
-
$112.67
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $31,535.81 |
$29,411.02
-
$36,526.34
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $18.98 |
$17.36
-
$28.14
|
New York - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.86 |
$48.86
-
$97.07
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,925.71 |
$1,591.48
-
$2,580.22
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,646.33 |
$1,251.75
-
$2,141.25
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.03 |
$84.38
-
$249.36
|
New York - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,553.18 |
$912.50
-
$2,349.96
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $23,861.84 |
$20,131.25
-
$32,714.58
|
New York - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.09 |
$4.26
-
$9.90
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.84 |
$3.25
-
$8.45
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.68 |
$12.13
-
$15.42
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $63.42 |
$31.19
-
$106.95
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.22 |
$12.87
-
$20.46
|
New York - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.08 |
$26.15
-
$78.51
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.74 |
$25.44
-
$61.26
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$82.58 |
$60.58
-
$116.94
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $112.43 |
$66.20
-
$194.42
|
New York - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 78 cities in the state of New York, such as
Kings Park,
Islip,
Smithtown,
Woodbury,
Amenia,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in New York, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to New York.
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