salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 68.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,680 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 93 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brighton?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brighton
| Size | Brighton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,351 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,547 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,255 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,316 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brighton 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 Brighton, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brighton
Life in Brighton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brighton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $440 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $282,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brighton, NY?
Renting in Brighton costs a median of about $1,517 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Brighton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brighton cheap or expensive?
Brighton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $92,176. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brighton?
The median homeowner in Brighton pays $7,428 a year in property taxes, about 2.63% of the median home value.
Is Brighton 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 Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $282,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
36,834 people live in Brighton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.