salaryYonkers is 4% 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
$2,806
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,016
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$86,801
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$777,600
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,547
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$132
$157
👥 People living there
8,483,844
209,978
Commute to work
40.3 min
35.6 min
College degree
41.6%
35.7%
Own their home
32.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
17.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
8%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick New York for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Yonkers for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is New York or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Yonkers is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,436 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in New York?
About $57,526 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, New York or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $86,801 in New York and $90,108 in Yonkers, 4% more in Yonkers.