salaryRent is lower than in 57% 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 36.1 minutes each way. Most homes (94.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
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 94 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Wantagh?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Wantagh
| Size | North Wantagh | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,248 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,242 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Wantagh
Life in North Wantagh
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Wantagh?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,815 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $624,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Wantagh, NY?
Renting in North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Wantagh cheap or expensive?
North Wantagh is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.8% of the typical household income of $169,042. It ranks 94th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Wantagh?
The median homeowner in North Wantagh pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh?
The median home value in North Wantagh is $624,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,940 people live in North Wantagh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.