United States · Nomad score 61
Cost of living in 🇺🇸 New York
Extreme on both sides of the ledger: top-of-market pay, top-of-market burn rate. A single person needs about €4,270 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €3,200 |
| Groceries per month | €480 |
| Public transport pass | €120 |
| Utilities | €210 |
| Meal out | €25 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €60 |
| Coworking desk | €420 |
| Median tech salary | €8,200 |
Rent by neighborhood in New York
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across New York's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €3,200. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
5 of 5 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (below 96th) | €4,640 | €108 · 43 m² | +45% | Editorial estimate | Highest rents in the country | |
| Williamsburg | €3,680 | €80 · 46 m² | +15% | Official statistics | One subway stop out | |
| Astoria | €2,880 | €59 · 49 m² | -10% | Official statistics | Best value close to Manhattan | |
| Bushwick | €2,720 | €54 · 50 m² | -15% | Official statistics | Cheaper, larger rooms | |
| Outer Queens / Bronx | €2,080 | €40 · 52 m² | -35% | Editorial estimate | Longest commutes, lowest rent |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Official statistics — District-level rent median from the city statistics office register.
New York cost of living comparisons
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