Rockland County, NY Cost of Living


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Rockland cost of living score
144.4
More expensive
44.4% higher
than the US average
18.8% higher
than the New York average
Rockland New Y County, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.4% higher than the U.S. average and 18.8% lower than the average for New York.

Rockland County, NY

Housing costs in Rockland?
A typical home costs $591,400, which is 74.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.0% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockland costs $2,450 per month, which is 71.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Rockland?
To live comfortably in Rockland New Y County, New York, a minimum annual income of $113,400 for a family, and $86,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockland?
Rockland County, NY is known for its high cost of living, with a median house value that is more than double the national average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median house value in Rockland County is $591,400. This is significantly higher than the national average of $338,100. Additionally, data from BestPlaces shows that the cost of living in Rockland County is 144.4 compared to 100 nationally. This means that residents of Rockland County are paying 44% more for goods and services than the rest of the country on average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRocklandNew YorkUnited States
  144.4121.5100.0
  106.7103.8100
  128.2120.7100.0
  181.1127.9100.0
  $591,400$413,600$338,100
  133.1%115.9%100.0%
  154.2140.7100.0
  153.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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