salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,080 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 91 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rotterdam?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rotterdam
| Size | Rotterdam | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,427 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,018 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rotterdam
Life in Rotterdam
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rotterdam?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $14 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $214,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rotterdam, NY?
Renting in Rotterdam costs a median of about $1,502 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Rotterdam?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,080 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rotterdam cheap or expensive?
Rotterdam is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $92,629. It ranks 91st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rotterdam?
The median homeowner in Rotterdam pays $4,599 a year in property taxes, about 2.15% of the median home value.
Is Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam?
The median home value in Rotterdam is $214,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
22,695 people live in Rotterdam. Numbers are typical (middle) values.