Shelter Island Heights, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Shelter Island Heights, New York?
$15,000 / month
for a family, 177.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $180,000 for the year for a family.
$6,800 / month
for a single person, 42.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,600 for the year for a single person.

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

Shelter Island Heights, NY

Housing costs in Shelter Island Heights?
A typical home costs $938,800, which is 177.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 127.0% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shelter Island Heights costs $2,440 per month, which is 70.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.7% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Shelter Island Heights?
To live comfortably in Shelter Island Heights, New York, a minimum annual income of $180,000 for a family, and $81,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shelter Island Heights?
The cost of living in Shelter Island Heights, NY is fairly high compared to other small towns in the area. Property taxes are quite steep and housing prices are above average for the region, with many properties being priced in the millions. Other costs such as utilities, transportation and food can also be pricey due to the town’s remote location on an island. That being said, life on Shelter Island does offer a certain amount of serenity which makes up for its higher cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesShelter Island HeightsNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  114.7  Unlock100.0
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  451.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  125.4  Unlock100.0
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  154.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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