Bay Shore, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Bay Shore, New York?
$7,110 / month
for a family, 31.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $85,320 for the year for a family.
$5,933 / month
for a single person, 24.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $71,200 for the year for a single person.

Bay Shore cost of living score
147.1
More expensive
47.1% higher
than the US average
21.1% higher
than the New York average
Bay Shore, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 147.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 47.1% higher than the U.S. average and 21.1% lower than the average for New York.

Bay Shore, NY

Housing costs in Bay Shore?
A typical home costs $446,100, which is 31.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.9% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bay Shore costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.4% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Bay Shore?
To live comfortably in Bay Shore, New York, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bay Shore?
The cost of living in Bay Shore, NY is somewhat high compared to the rest of the country. Housing costs are slightly higher than the national average and groceries tend to be more expensive as well. While utilities may be a bit more expensive, overall expenses tend to even out when factoring in the relatively low cost of transportation. The cost of entertainment can also be quite reasonable with many activities available at no cost or for discounted rates when purchased in advance. In conclusion, while the cost of living in Bay Shore, NY may be higher than some other areas in the country, it is still manageable for most people who live there.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBay ShoreNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  105.1  Unlock100.0
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  144.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  125.4  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 11 years ago

Long Island is very expensive. Bay Shore is definitely one of the cheaper parts of the island, but it's still  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great community but saddled with taxes that are detracting from the quality of life here on Long  More

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I find the quality of life here in Bay Shore becoming more and more difficult. Due to the lack of convenient public transportation our population is forced to clog the  More

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