salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,120 a year. That is $40 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 166 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greece?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greece
| Size | Greece | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,036 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,396 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,921 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greece 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 Greece, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greece
Life in Greece
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greece?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $928 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $169,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greece, NY?
Renting in Greece costs a median of about $2,103 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Greece?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,120 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greece cheap or expensive?
Greece is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.5% of the typical household income of $71,018. It ranks 166th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greece?
The median homeowner in Greece pays $5,108 a year in property taxes, about 3.02% of the median home value.
Is Greece 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 Greece?
The median home value in Greece is $169,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
13,943 people live in Greece. Numbers are typical (middle) values.