Cost of Living in Bronx County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $66,697.

Median family income: $59,322.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

10thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$59,322

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Bronx County, NY.

$22,767 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$66,697

Per year

  • Housing:$22,767
  • Taxes:$15,542
  • Healthcare:$8,992
  • Other Costs:$8,466
  • Transport:$6,430
  • Food:$4,500
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New York

1Chautauqua County, NY
$43,876
2Cattaraugus County, NY
$45,441
3Franklin County, NY
$45,987
4Allegany County, NY
$46,204
5Genesee County, NY
$46,380

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