North Salem, NY Cost of Living


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North Salem cost of living score
157
More expensive
57.0% higher
than the US average
29.2% higher
than the New York average
North Salem, 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.

North Salem, NY

Housing costs in North Salem?
A typical home costs $812,100, which is 140.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 96.3% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in North Salem costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford North Salem?
To live comfortably in North Salem, New York, a minimum annual income of $155,520 for a family, and $73,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about North Salem?
The cost of living in North Salem, NY is comparatively high compared to other places in the region. The median home value in North Salem is $620,500 and the median household income is $104,375. This means that residents must have higher incomes to be able to afford housing prices in the area. North Salem also has higher taxes than many neighboring towns, which can add significantly to the overall cost of living. Despite these expenses, the town offers a great quality of life and access to plenty of outdoor activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNorth SalemNew YorkUnited States
  157.0121.5100.0
  107.6103.8100
  126.3120.7100.0
  200.7127.9100.0
  $812,100$413,600$338,100
  101.9%115.9%100.0%
  118.2140.7100.0
  158.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Have lived in area almost 18 years. Quiet country setting. Cost of living is relatively high and region does not encourage development. Reputation for good schools K-12.  More

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