Zip 11201 (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 11201), 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 11201 (New York, NY)

Housing costs in New York?
A typical home costs $969,300, which is 186.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 134.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New York costs $3,730 per month, which is 90.3% more than the national average of $1,960 and 41.8% more than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford New York?
To live comfortably in New York (zip 11201), New York, a minimum annual income of $185,760 for a family, and $132,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New York?
The cost of living in 11201 New York, NY is incredibly high. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in this area is currently at 159.62, which is much higher than the United States average of just 100. This means that rent prices, groceries, and other goods and services are all more expensive compared to other parts of the country. In fact, housing costs alone are nearly double what they are in most other areas of the US. For those looking to move to or visit 11201 New York, NY it’s essential to have a plan for budgeting and saving money so you can afford everyday expenses while still enjoying all the area has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew YorkNew YorkUnited States
  172.5121.5100.0
  122.4103.8100
  127.6120.7100.0
  304.6127.9100.0
  $969,300$413,600$338,100
  150.3%115.9%100.0%
  168.6140.7100.0
  134.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

The Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill area gives you a great balance between a more laid back, less expensive outer-borough experience, and proximity to Manhattan. Great  More

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only problem is that few can afford to buy in now; also brooklyn heights is an anomaly among the "desirable" NYC neighborhoods in that there are few good restaurants,  More

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Will the services in the neighborhood catch up? Increased density would suggest that it will, but what will the lag  More

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