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White Plains, NY is a vibrant suburban city located just north of New York City. It is home to many local businesses such as The Westchester mall, the White Plains Performing Arts Center, and the Jacob Purdy House. The cost of living in White Plains is slightly higher than the national average with rent for a two bedroom averaging $2,270 versus $1,430 nationally. Additionally, the grocery cost index in White Plains is higher than that of the nation's at 109 versus 100 respectively. Despite its slightly high living costs, White Plains is an attractive option for residents due to its close proximity to New York City and its extensive selection of local businesses and attractions.

White Plains has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

White Plains has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for White Plains
- The Sales Tax Rate for White Plains is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for White Plains is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for White Plains
- The average income of a White Plains resident is $46,673 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a White Plains resident is $104,849 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWhite Plains, New YorkUnited States
  4.96
  -6.3%-6.2%
  27.0%33.5%
  8.4%6.2%
  6.2%4.6%
  $60,740$37,638
  $104,849$69,021
  $132,294$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.0%6.8%
  3.1%10.0%
  2.8%2.5%
  7.1%11.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  2.4%1.9%
  6.3%4.7%
  4.6%1.9%
  13.0%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  10.8%9.3%
  17.9%14.0%
  3.1%2.1%
  4.8%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  3.6%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

The city does a very good job promoting youth sports. They recently upgraded a number of sporting venues including the high school & middle school football fields &  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love living in White Plains there are many activities,reataurants and it's close to New York City.The only draw back to me is the occasional heavy and unpredictable  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a fantastic place to live and I wish I didn't have to move, but now that I'm looking to buy my first home outside my parents house (which was bought for 122,000  More

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