Cost of Living in New York County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $94,283.

Median family income: $142,014.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$142,014

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in New York County, NY.

$33,802 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$94,283

Per year

  • Housing:$33,802
  • Taxes:$25,306
  • Other Costs:$12,676
  • Healthcare:$8,992
  • Food:$7,027
  • Transport:$6,480
  • 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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Cost of Living in New York County, NY (2026)