Westchester County, New York is located just north of New York City and is a great place to live. It's known for its moderate climate, outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural attractions, and excellent shopping. The average cost of renting a two bedroom apartment in Westchester County is $2,030 while it's only $1,430 in the rest of the US. Grocery Cost Index in Westchester is 109 versus 100 in the US. There are many companies based in Westchester such IBM, PepsiCo, Heineken USA and MasterCard that employ thousands of people locally and offer great benefits. Popular local events include the Rye Beach Festival, Dobbs Ferry Artfest and Cortlandt Street Market. Popular attractions include Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art; Kensico Dam Plaza; Untermyer Gardens; Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; Saw Mill River Daylighting; Bronx Zoo/New York Botanical Garden; Playland Amusement Park; Rye Playland Park; The Jacob Burns Film Center as well as many beautiful parks where families can spend time outdoors picnicking or playing sports like basketball or tennis.
Westchester County has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Westchester County 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 26.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Westchester County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Westchester County is 7.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Westchester County 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 Westchester County
- The average income of a Westchester County resident is $48,487 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Westchester County resident is $105,387 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.