Plainview, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Plainview, New York?
$11,880 / month
for a family, 120.0% more expensive than the national average
$8,100 / month
for a single person, 69.9% more expensive than the national average

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

Plainview, NY

Housing costs in Plainview?
A typical home costs $743,300, which is 119.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.7% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plainview costs $2,920 per month, which is 104.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.9% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Plainview?
To live comfortably in Plainview, New York, a minimum annual income of $142,560 for a family, and $97,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plainview?
The cost of living in Plainview, NY is relatively low compared to many other areas. According to BestPlaces, the median monthly cost for a three-bedroom apartment in the city is around $2,400–$2,500. Utilities are also low when compared to most other cities in the United States. Grocery costs are also quite affordable, with prices averaging at around $50 per week for essentials such as bread and milk. Other necessities such as gas and transportation are also very reasonable at only $2.24 per gallon and $84–$98 per month for public transport respectively. In short, Plainview offers an excellent quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlainviewNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  109.2103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  237.8127.9100.0
  $743,300$413,600$338,100
  125115.9100
  171.7140.7100.0
  156.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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