Zip 11205 (New York, NY) Cost of Living


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New York cost of living score
172.5
More expensive
72.5% higher
than the US average
42.0% higher
than the New York average
New York (zip 11205), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 172.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 72.5% higher than the U.S. average and 42.0% lower than the average for New York.

Zip 11205 (New York, NY)

Housing costs in New York?
A typical home costs $780,100, which is 130.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 88.6% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New York costs $2,480 per month, which is 26.5% more than the national average of $1,960 and 12.5% more than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford New York?
To live comfortably in New York (zip 11205), New York, a minimum annual income of $149,400 for a family, and $88,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New York?
The cost of living in 11205 New York, NY is quite high. The median home value in the area is $1,279,000, which is more than double the national median of $217,600. Additionally, grocery prices are higher than the national average and renters can expect to pay a premium for rent in the area. Utilities are also expensive and transportation costs can add up quickly due to the popularity of public transit in New York City. All together these expenses make it difficult for many people to afford to live in this desirable zip code.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew YorkNew YorkUnited States
  172.5121.5100.0
  117.8103.8100
  127.6120.7100.0
  265.4127.9100.0
  $780,100$413,600$338,100
  150.3%115.9%100.0%
  179.9140.7100.0
  134.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Brooklyn's Clinton Hill/Fort Greene community is home to Pratt Institue, St. Joseph College, Brooklyn Academy of Music, MACADA Museum, Fort Greene Park as well as many  More

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Over 15 years ago

This neighborhood is often called Clinton Hill or Fort Greene and it's one of the up an coming gem's of Brooklyn. The shop keepers are friendly, there are new trendier  More

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Over 18 years ago

For anyone who wants to live outside of Manhattan and still have quick access to the city, should live in Fort Greene. It is one of the most diverse communities with  More

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