Zip 11590 (Westbury, NY) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Westbury, New York?
$10,440 / month
for a family, 93.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $125,280 for the year for a family.
$7,100 / month
for a single person, 48.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $85,200 for the year for a single person.

Westbury cost of living score
160.6
More expensive
60.6% higher
than the US average
32.2% higher
than the New York average
Westbury (zip 11590), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.6% higher than the U.S. average and 32.2% lower than the average for New York.

Zip 11590 (Westbury, NY)

Housing costs in Westbury?
A typical home costs $653,100, which is 93.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.9% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westbury costs $2,550 per month, which is 78.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.1% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Westbury?
To live comfortably in Westbury (zip 11590), New York, a minimum annual income of $125,280 for a family, and $85,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westbury?
11590 Westbury, NY is an affluent area with a higher than average cost of living. The median home price in the area is $576,700, and rental prices for a one-bedroom apartment range from $1,400 to over $3,000 per month. Despite this high cost of living, the city offers plenty of amenities including restaurants, shopping centers and parks. Furthermore, 11590 Westbury is serviced by several top employers which makes it an attractive place to live and work. With all these factors combined, it's easy to see why the cost of living can be so expensive in this part of New York.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWestburyNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
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    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  124.9  Unlock100.0
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  157.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I'm a young, city-working, New Yorker who moved to Westbury just less than a year ago from Brooklyn, NY and I absolutely love it! It's such a hidden gem in NYC. My  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in Westbury but have Carle Place school distict. Very nice community. Very Good shoping. Close to everything. Stores are walking distance. I like this  More

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