Is it expensive to live in New York?

Compared to the rest of the country, New York's cost of living is 21.5% higher than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in New York?

New York public schools spend $23,054 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in New York.

What is the weather like in New York?

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of New York, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in New York?

The unemployment rate in New York is 8.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. New York jobs have increased by 0.7%.

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About New York

New York is a highly diverse state known for its many cities like New York City, Buffalo and Rochester. The state is rich in cultural attractions, including Broadway shows, museums, historical sites and renowned universities. It also offers varied outdoor activities such as skiing on its Adirondack Mountains or swimming at the Finger Lakes.

Location Details

State: New York
County: Kings, Queens, 62 total
Metro Area: New_York-Newark-Jersey_City, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, 27 total
City: New York, Brooklyn, 1912 total

Zip Codes: 11368, 11385, 10467, 11226, 11211, 11236, 11220, 11208, 11234, 11373, 1818 total
Cost of Living: 21.5% higher

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New York Cost of Living

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$413,600

Median Home Price

+18.3% higher than avg

$75,157

Median Income

+8.2% higher than avg

$1,528 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

+24.9% higher than avg

121.5 / 100
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New York Crime

24.5 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

21.1 / 100
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To live comfortably in New York, New York

$79,200

for a family

$67,200

for a single person

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Meat · Weedsport, NY

cringe

Over 4 years ago

i hate it More

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Phillip · Manlius, NY

I Love New York

Over 8 years ago

As far as the outdoors, New York is a beautiful state with a lot to offer than most people think. New York has two of the best state parks in the country. Watkins Glen More

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A · Lake Peekskill, NY

Access to great healthcare

Over 9 years ago

There are many things I love about New York but the top of my list is the easy access to the best healthcare anywhere. More

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