Wantagh, NY Cost of Living


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Wantagh cost of living score
160.6
More expensive
60.6% higher
than the US average
32.2% higher
than the New York average
Wantagh, 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.

Wantagh, NY

Housing costs in Wantagh?
A typical home costs $647,000, which is 91.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wantagh costs $2,360 per month, which is 65.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.9% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Wantagh?
To live comfortably in Wantagh, New York, a minimum annual income of $123,840 for a family, and $78,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wantagh?
The cost of living in Wantagh, NY is quite reasonable when compared to other areas of Long Island. Residents can expect to find a variety of affordable housing options ranging from apartments and condos to single-family homes. The overall cost of living in Wantagh is 5% lower than the national average, so it's a great place to settle down and start a family. Groceries, healthcare costs, transportation, utilities and entertainment all are generally more affordable than the national average. People looking for an affordable neighborhood with easy access to Manhattan will find Wantagh a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWantaghNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  107.2103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  203.5127.9100.0
  $647,000$413,600$338,100
  125.0%115.9%100.0%
  167.1140.7100.0
  157.2121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

Desirable town. The beach is literally in your backyard and there are no bad surrounding towns, which make it very safe. My neighborhood is a good mix of young  More

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Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Wantagh all my life, I can tell you it is a great place to raise a family, as long as you can afford it. Home prices property taxes and make the price  More

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Wantagh, NY is on Long Island's south shore, lying in Nassau County, in fact a few miles from Jones Beach. Unfortunately it is expensive to live here with taxes reaching  More

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