Zip 10028 (Upper East Side, NY) Cost of Living


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Upper East Side cost of living score
204.1
More expensive
104.1% higher
than the US average
68.0% higher
than the New York average
Upper East Side (zip 10028), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 204.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 104.1% higher than the U.S. average and 68.0% lower than the average for New York.

Zip 10028 (Upper East Side, NY)

Housing costs in Upper East Side?
A typical home costs $1,398,000, which is 313.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 238.0% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upper East Side costs $3,640 per month, which is 85.7% more than the national average of $1,960 and 40.4% more than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford Upper East Side?
To live comfortably in Upper East Side (zip 10028), New York, a minimum annual income of $267,840 for a family, and $128,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upper East Side?
The cost of living in 10028 Upper East Side, NY is quite high when compared to other parts of the country. The average household income is significantly higher than the national average and housing expenses tend to be much higher as well. Prices for basic necessities such as food, clothing, and utilities tend to be much higher than average. Additionally, transportation costs are somewhat high due to the high cost of commuting options such as taxis or public transportation. Despite these elevated costs, many people still choose to live in 10028 Upper East Side due to its close proximity to Manhattan and its vibrant nightlife options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUpper East SideNew YorkUnited States
  204.1121.5100.0
  124.2103.8100
  125.1120.7100.0
  429.4127.9100.0
  $1,398,000$413,600$338,100
  150.3%115.9%100.0%
  157.7140.7100.0
  168.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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