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Is East Shoreham, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,97613% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$165,264about $13,772/month · 90% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$604,10082% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (96.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,040 a year. That is $38 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 142 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Shoreham
$1,976
Northport
$2,437
Cedarhurst
$3,594
Oyster Bay
$2,455
Carmel
$1,269
Pelham
$3,500+
Monticello
$1,218

How much do households earn in East Shoreham?

Under $25k
2.0%
$25k–50k
7.5%
$50k–100k
27.3%
$100k–150k
25.6%
$150k+
38.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 64.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is East Shoreham overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Shoreham, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Shoreham

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$265a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Shoreham

Commute to work32.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Shoreham?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,216 a month less.

Renting
$1,976
Owning
$4,192

Owning assumes a typical $604,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Shoreham, NY?

Renting in East Shoreham costs a median of about $1,976 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in East Shoreham?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,040 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Shoreham cheap or expensive?

East Shoreham is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $165,264. It ranks 142nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Shoreham?

The median homeowner in East Shoreham pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.

Is East Shoreham 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 East Shoreham?

The median home value in East Shoreham is $604,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

7,321 people live in East Shoreham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.