Zip 10023 (Upper West Side, NY) Cost of Living


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Upper West 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 West Side (zip 10023), 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 10023 (Upper West Side, NY)

Housing costs in Upper West Side?
A typical home costs $1,453,600, which is 329.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 251.5% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upper West Side costs $3,580 per month, which is 82.7% more than the national average of $1,960 and 39.4% more than the state average of $2,170.

Can I afford Upper West Side?
To live comfortably in Upper West Side (zip 10023), New York, a minimum annual income of $278,640 for a family, and $126,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upper West Side?
The cost of living in 10023 Upper West Side, NY is quite high. The median home price in this area is $1,090,000 according to Zillow, making it one of the most expensive zip codes in the entire state. Renting a two-bedroom apartment averages around $4,300 per month and many other necessities such as groceries and transportation are also relatively costly. While the cost of living may be high compared to other areas in the state, many residents find that the area's convenience, access to amenities and its vibrant culture make it worth it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUpper West SideNew YorkUnited States
  204.1121.5100.0
  123.3103.8100
  125.1120.7100.0
  376.2127.9100.0
  $1,453,600$413,600$338,100
  150.3%115.9%100.0%
  155.5140.7100.0
  168.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Upper West Side
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Over 12 years ago

I'm sure it's a statistical quirk, but I find it hard to believe that "spending per pupil" on the Upper West Side of Manhattan is $ Zero. I agree that that's what the  More

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Over 17 years ago

They say New York has a high crime rate, well I have yet to see it. I live in a great neighborhood and the stats show NY to be one of the safest big cities in the  More

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