Cost of living · New York City · 2026 Edition

Cost of Living in New York City:
Where Does Your Paycheck Go?
Let's Find Out.

An interactive breakdown of where New York City incomes actually go — and what changes when you solve the one variable that matters most.

$4,500/momedian 1BR rent

~10.7% state+citystate tax

1.40×vs Silicon Valley

Cost of living in New York City: the numbers

In New York City, the median one-bedroom rent is $4,500 per month, state tax is about 10.7% state+city, and overall costs run about 1.35× Silicon Valley. A typical single tech salary here is around $170,000. This interactive calculator breaks down where that paycheck goes — taxes, 401(k), housing (rent or own), childcare, and everyday living expenses — and shows what's left over each month. It also compares New York City with 12 other cities, from San Francisco to Tokyo. See the full multi-city calculator.

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