Suffolk County, NY Cost of Living


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Suffolk cost of living score
147.1
More expensive
47.1% higher
than the US average
21.1% higher
than the New York average
Suffolk New Y County, 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.

Suffolk County, NY

Housing costs in Suffolk?
A typical home costs $565,700, which is 67.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.8% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Suffolk costs $2,300 per month, which is 60.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Suffolk?
To live comfortably in Suffolk New Y County, New York, a minimum annual income of $108,360 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Suffolk?
Suffolk, NY County is an expensive area to live in, with a median house value of $565700, almost double the US average of $338100. The cost of living in Suffolk County is also significantly higher than the US average, at 147.1 compared to 100 for the United States as a whole. This means that everyday expenses such as groceries and transportation are more expensive in Suffolk than in other areas. Despite this high cost of living, Suffolk has much to offer residents such as beaches, parks, art galleries and museums.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSuffolkNew YorkUnited States
  147.1121.5100.0
  108.6103.8100
  125.2120.7100.0
  221.4127.9100.0
  $565,700$413,600$338,100
  125.4%115.9%100.0%
  111.1140.7100.0
  154.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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