Zip 10021 (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 10021), 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 10021 (Upper East Side, NY)

Housing costs in Upper East Side?
A typical home costs $1,577,300, which is 366.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 281.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upper East Side costs $3,660 per month, which is 86.7% more than the national average of $1,960 and 40.7% more than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford Upper East Side?
To live comfortably in Upper East Side (zip 10021), New York, a minimum annual income of $302,400 for a family, and $129,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upper East Side?
The cost of living in 10021 Upper East Side, NY is quite high compared to other parts of the country. The median home price for this zip code is $1,700,000 and the median rent is $3,400 a month. Groceries and other day-to-day expenses also tend to be higher than average. Despite these higher costs, many people still find it worth it as they get access to some of New York's best restaurants, shopping and entertainment options. Additionally, there are plenty of parks and green spaces scattered throughout the neighborhood that make it an ideal place to live for those who appreciate nature or simply need a break from city life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUpper East SideNew YorkUnited States
  204.1121.5100.0
  125.1103.8100
  125.1120.7100.0
  416.6127.9100.0
  $1,577,300$413,600$338,100
  150.3%115.9%100.0%
  156.2140.7100.0
  168.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Upper East Side
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Upscale, Younger Mix Young Digerati are tech-savvy and live in fashionable neighborhoods on the urban fringe. Affluent, highly educated, and ethnically mixed, Young  More

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It's an OK neighbourhood, too sterile for me. though, close to the Central park and Museum Mile. Rents start from $1,500. Lots of sport bars and restaurants (some of  More

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