Long Beach, NY Cost of Living


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Long Beach cost of living score
160.6
More expensive
60.6% higher
than the US average
32.2% higher
than the New York average
Long Beach, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.6% higher than the U.S. average and 32.2% lower than the average for New York.

Long Beach, NY

Housing costs in Long Beach?
A typical home costs $673,700, which is 99.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.9% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Long Beach costs $2,660 per month, which is 86.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.3% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Long Beach?
To live comfortably in Long Beach, New York, a minimum annual income of $129,240 for a family, and $88,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Long Beach?
The cost of living in Long Beach, NY is surprisingly affordable. The median home value is around $550,000, which relatively low compared to other areas in the New York City metropolitan area. Additionally, Long Beach has a competitively low sales tax rate of 8.625%, and an average property tax rate of 1.72%. With a variety of rental options available for apartments and homes, the cost of living in Long Beach remains appealing to many commuters and those looking for a beachside escape from the city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLong BeachNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  108.6103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  238.3127.9100.0
  $673,700$413,600$338,100
  124.6%115.9%100.0%
  178.2140.7100.0
  156.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  More

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