salaryYonkers is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,498
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,339
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$88,371
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$921,200
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,050
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$157
👥 People living there
3,857,263
209,978
Commute to work
30.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
38.5%
35.7%
Own their home
36%
46.2%
Below poverty line
16.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Los Angeles for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Yonkers for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Yonkers is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,436 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Los Angeles?
About $57,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Los Angeles or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $88,371 in Los Angeles and $90,108 in Yonkers, 2% more in Yonkers.