salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34 minutes each way. Most homes (95.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $100,200 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 225 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wantagh?
Share of households by yearly income. 68.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wantagh
| Size | Wantagh | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,132 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is 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 Wantagh, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wantagh
Life in Wantagh
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wantagh?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,398 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $706,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wantagh, NY?
Renting in Wantagh costs a median of about $2,505 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Wantagh?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $100,200 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wantagh cheap or expensive?
Wantagh is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $193,442. It ranks 225th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wantagh?
The median homeowner in Wantagh pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is 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 Wantagh?
The median home value in Wantagh is $706,600, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
18,365 people live in Wantagh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.