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Cost of living in New York, NY

What it costs to live in New York, NY today, and what changes if you move. Pick a destination below for a full side-by-side on housing, tax and everyday prices. Moving to New York, NY instead?

New York, NY at a glance

Median home value
$614,200
Median rent
$1,830/mo
Median household income
$99,155
State income tax
Up to 10.90%
Property tax
1.63% of value
State sales tax
4.00%

Medians for the metro area, not a particular home or household.

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Estimates only, not advice. Housing and income figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024); price levels from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024); tax rates are for the 2026 tax year, compiled from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Every figure is a median or average for the metro area and will not match any particular household.