salaryYonkers is 7% 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
$2,511
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$157
👥 People living there
439,418
209,978
Commute to work
29.8 min
35.6 min
College degree
48.7%
35.7%
Own their home
42.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
13.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Yonkers is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,436 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $56,008 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $90,108 in Yonkers, 22% more in Oakland.