Islandia, NY Cost of Living


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Islandia cost of living score
147.1
More expensive
47.1% higher
than the US average
21.1% higher
than the New York average
Islandia, 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.

Islandia, NY

Housing costs in Islandia?
A typical home costs $386,700, which is 14.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Islandia costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Islandia?
To live comfortably in Islandia, New York, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $80,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Islandia?
The cost of living in Islandia, NY is relatively high compared to other areas of the country. The median home value is around $400,000, and the cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment averages around $2,500 per month. Groceries and other necessities tend to be more expensive than the national average. The sales tax rate is also higher than the national average at 8%. Transportation costs can also be expensive due to the lack of public transportation options available in Islandia. Despite these higher costs, the city offers many amenities that make living there attractive for its residents such as its close proximity to New York City, excellent school systems, low crime rates, and abundance of green spaces and recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIslandiaNew YorkUnited States
  147.1121.5100.0
  105103.8100
  125.2120.7100.0
  133.3127.9100.0
  $386,700$413,600$338,100
  125.4%115.9%100.0%
  112.6140.7100.0
  154.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for 18 years and love it here . Quiet but not boring and only a train ride to  More

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