Locust Valley, NY Cost of Living


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

Locust Valley, NY

Housing costs in Locust Valley?
A typical home costs $959,200, which is 183.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 131.9% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Locust Valley costs $2,520 per month, which is 76.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Locust Valley?
To live comfortably in Locust Valley, New York, a minimum annual income of $183,960 for a family, and $84,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Locust Valley?
The cost of living in Locust Valley, NY is relatively high compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Locust Valley is 81.25, which is higher than the US average of 57.3. Housing prices are quite high, with an average price for a three-bedroom house costing over $1 million. Groceries and transportation costs also tend to be more expensive than the national averages. All in all, living in Locust Valley can cost significantly more than other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLocust ValleyNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  111.9103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  306.0127.9100.0
  $959,200$413,600$338,100
  125.0%115.9%100.0%
  160.3140.7100.0
  156.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Locust Valley is a countrylike setting but close to New York City by rail or car 35 to 40 minutes. We are close to Long Island Sound and water activities. The housing  More

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