salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,960 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 265 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bohemia?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bohemia
| Size | Bohemia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,517 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,450 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,985 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bohemia overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bohemia, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bohemia
Life in Bohemia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bohemia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,021 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $557,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bohemia, NY?
Renting in Bohemia costs a median of about $2,849 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Bohemia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,960 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bohemia cheap or expensive?
Bohemia is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $135,655. It ranks 265th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bohemia?
The median homeowner in Bohemia pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.
Is Bohemia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bohemia?
The median home value in Bohemia is $557,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,181 people live in Bohemia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.