Garden City, NY Cost of Living


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

Garden City, NY

Housing costs in Garden City?
A typical home costs $986,000, which is 191.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 138.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garden City costs $3,510 per month, which is 145.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Garden City?
To live comfortably in Garden City, New York, a minimum annual income of $189,000 for a family, and $116,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garden City?
Garden City, NY has a moderate cost of living compared to other parts of the country. The overall cost of living index is about 8% higher than the national average. Housing in Garden City is quite expensive, with median home prices hovering around $650,000. However, transportation costs are relatively low due to the suburban location and access to mass transit options such as the Long Island Rail Road. Utilities and groceries are also affordable in comparison to other parts of New York State. Overall, Garden City has a cost of living that can be manageable if one plans accordingly and takes advantage of discounts or bargains when possible.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarden CityNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  113.1103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  319.7127.9100.0
  $986,000$413,600$338,100
  125.0%115.9%100.0%
  170.1140.7100.0
  156.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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