Valley Stream, NY Cost of Living


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

Valley Stream, NY

Housing costs in Valley Stream?
A typical home costs $610,400, which is 80.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.6% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Valley Stream costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.7% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Valley Stream?
To live comfortably in Valley Stream, New York, a minimum annual income of $117,000 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Valley Stream?
Valley Stream, NY is an affordable place to live. The cost of living is relatively low compared to other parts of the country and is particularly attractive for those on a budget. Housing expenses make up the bulk of the cost of living in Valley Stream with median home prices being around $370,000. Renting can also be a more economical option with median rents ranging from about $1,400 for a one bedroom apartment to around $2,200 for a three bedroom apartment. Other expenses are also quite reasonable with groceries averaging around 13% below the national average. Transportation costs are also affordable with public transportation available through Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). All in all, Valley Stream makes an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesValley StreamNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  107.3103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  195.7127.9100.0
  $610,400$413,600$338,100
  125.0%115.9%100.0%
  178.4140.7100.0
  157.2121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for longer than I care to have lived here. Everything is close except important things like jobs. Commute 1.5 hours or more to find a decent job. Then  More

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Valley Stream is just five minutes away from NYC City Border Line. Fifteen minutes away from JFK Airport border. a beautiful Village with a great amount of Quality. I  More

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Over 14 years ago

Valley Stream is a fairly quiet town in Nassau County, Long Island with a rather low Crime Rate. It borders on Elmont, Rosedale and Cambria Heights Queens and is a  More

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