Dobbs Ferry, NY Cost of Living


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Dobbs Ferry cost of living score
157
More expensive
57.0% higher
than the US average
29.2% higher
than the New York average
Dobbs Ferry, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 157, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 57.0% higher than the U.S. average and 29.2% lower than the average for New York.

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Housing costs in Dobbs Ferry?
A typical home costs $771,700, which is 128.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 86.6% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dobbs Ferry costs $2,320 per month, which is 62.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.5% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Dobbs Ferry?
To live comfortably in Dobbs Ferry, New York, a minimum annual income of $147,960 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dobbs Ferry?
Dobbs Ferry, NY is an affluent suburb of New York City. The cost of living in Dobbs Ferry is higher than the national average. Housing prices are among the highest in Westchester County, and many residents of Dobbs Ferry must commute a significant distance to work in Manhattan or another borough. Eating out and other recreational activities can also become expensive due to high taxes on goods and services. Despite a higher cost of living, many people choose to live in Dobbs Ferry because of its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and close proximity to NYC amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDobbs FerryNew YorkUnited States
  157.0121.5100.0
  110.7103.8100
  126.3120.7100.0
  272.7127.9100.0
  $771,700$413,600$338,100
  153.4%115.9%100.0%
  109.7140.7100.0
  158.8121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Great living here while we are still working. Impractical in retirement unless you are in the top one per  More

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Over 15 years ago

Westchester country of New York state is beautiful, schools are good and people are friendly. But taxes! On my townhouse which is valued at $500k and would sell  More

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