Queens, NY Cost of Living


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Queens cost of living score
157.9
More expensive
57.9% higher
than the US average
30.0% higher
than the New York average
Queens, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 157.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 57.9% higher than the U.S. average and 30.0% lower than the average for New York.

Queens, NY

Housing costs in Queens?
A typical home costs $748,200, which is 121.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.9% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Queens costs $2,640 per month, which is 84.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.8% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Queens?
To live comfortably in Queens, New York, a minimum annual income of $143,280 for a family, and $93,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Queens?
Queens is another borough of New York City with a relatively high cost of living. Despite lower housing costs than Brooklyn, it is still 8% higher than the national average due to its high transportation costs and other necessities. Groceries, health care and utilities are also more costly compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesQueensNew YorkUnited States
  157.9121.5100.0
  116.3103.8100
  126.7120.7100.0
  218.8127.9100.0
  $748,200$413,600$338,100
  149.5%115.9%100.0%
  188.5140.7100.0
  135.3121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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