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New York City, United States

How much does it really cost to live in New York City? Housing, food, transport, internet and more โ€” plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

North America ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 8,400,000 people ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Temperate climate Large city ๐ŸŒŠ Near the sea ๐Ÿ’ฑ USD
$ $3,300 1-bedroom rent / mo
88 Quality of life / 100
55 Safety / 100
92 Internet / 100
8 Affordability / 100
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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)$3,300
Food (moderate)$650
Transport$130
Utilities$180
Internet$60
Healthcare$200
Entertainment$400
Total (moderate)$5,420
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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in New York City.

Shared accommodation$1,400
Studio$2,500
1-bedroom$3,300
2-bedroom$4,500
3-bedroom$6,000
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City Scores

How New York City rates, out of 100.

Cost of living
8
Safety
55
Quality of life
88
Internet
92
Healthcare
88
Transport
92
Nightlife
95
Climate
55
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At a Glance

  • Climate๐ŸŒค๏ธ Temperate
  • City sizeLarge
  • Near the seaYes ๐ŸŒŠ
  • Geography๐Ÿ™๏ธ Urban
  • Capital cityWashington, D.C.
  • LanguageEnglish
  • CurrencyUSD
  • Time zoneAmerica/New_York
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Pros and Cons of New York City

โœ… Pros

  • Fast and reliable internet
  • Good public transport network
  • Great overall quality of life
  • Good healthcare options
  • Located near the coast
  • Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

โš ๏ธ Cons

  • Higher cost of living
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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

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Can You Live in New York City on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly incomeStatusRemaining
$ 1,000 Very Difficult $-4,420 / month
$ 2,000 Very Difficult $-3,420 / month
$ 3,000 Very Difficult $-2,420 / month
$ 5,000 Tight Budget $-420 / month
$ 8,000 Comfortable $2,580 / month