New York City cost of living breakdown

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

How New York City compares

Rent$2,850

Groceries$926

Activities$645

Dining$194

Utilities$171

Transport$132

Buffer$497

Total$5,415

How New York City compares

New York Citytop 98% in US & Canada

$5,415

Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources

Confidence: Medium

Compared across United States

35 cities tracked

Budget Lab — New York City, United States