Roslyn, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Roslyn, New York?
$19,140 / month
for a family, 254.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $229,680 for the year for a family.
$7,533 / month
for a single person, 58.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $90,400 for the year for a single person.

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

Roslyn, NY

Housing costs in Roslyn?
A typical home costs $1,198,800, which is 254.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 189.8% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Roslyn costs $2,700 per month, which is 88.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Roslyn?
To live comfortably in Roslyn, New York, a minimum annual income of $229,680 for a family, and $90,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Roslyn?
The cost of living in Roslyn, NY is quite high. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Roslyn is rated an impressive 141.81, which is well above the US average of 100. Housing costs are particularly expensive with a median price for a home in Roslyn being $1,187,500. Rent prices can also be steep and range from $2,700 to $3,900 depending on the size and area of the rental unit. Grocery prices are also quite expensive compared to other parts of the country with a loaf of bread costing around $4.50 and a liter of milk costing around $3.00.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRoslynNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  115.3  Unlock100.0
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  378.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  125.0  Unlock100.0
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  156.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Headmaster panders to parents who get their way at the expense of the faculty. The curriculum now "teaches to the test" so that higher scores can be  More

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Over 16 years ago

Outstanding town. Historic sites and architecture (as old as 1600s), top-tier art museum, great community center and parks, access to nearby ocean and bay beaches,  More

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