salaryRent is lower than in 70% 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. Most homes (80.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,320 a year. That is $25 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 55 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mattydale?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mattydale
| Size | Mattydale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $679 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,266 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,549 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mattydale 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 Mattydale, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mattydale
Life in Mattydale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mattydale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $437 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $121,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mattydale, NY?
Renting in Mattydale costs a median of about $1,283 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Mattydale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,320 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mattydale cheap or expensive?
Mattydale is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $72,195. It ranks 55th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mattydale?
The median homeowner in Mattydale pays $2,992 a year in property taxes, about 2.45% of the median home value.
Is Mattydale 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 Mattydale?
The median home value in Mattydale is $121,900, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,971 people live in Mattydale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.