Moving to New York, NY
City Overview
Cost of Living
139
Avg Temperature
47°–62°F
State Income Tax
10.9%
Population
8.3M
The city that never sleeps delivers unmatched cultural density, world-class dining, and a relentless pace of life. Every neighborhood feels like its own small town, connected by the best public transit in America.
Average Moving Costs to New York
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,446 mi | $3,570–$5,629 | $2,170–$3,555 |
| Chicago, IL | 711 mi | $2,537–$3,957 | $1,190–$2,337 |
| Houston, TX | 1,418 mi | $2,902–$4,566 | $1,590–$2,834 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,140 mi | $3,332–$5,259 | $1,998–$3,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 81 mi | $1,406–$2,388 | $228–$635 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,581 mi | $2,984–$4,699 | $1,682–$2,948 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,428 mi | $3,549–$5,598 | $2,161–$3,543 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,371 mi | $2,894–$4,545 | $1,562–$2,800 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,549 mi | $3,692–$5,810 | $2,229–$3,628 |
| Austin, TX | 1,511 mi | $2,985–$4,690 | $1,642–$2,899 |
Neighborhoods in New York
Brooklyn Heights
A popular neighborhood in New York, NY for newcomers and residents alike.
Upper West Side
A popular neighborhood in New York, NY for newcomers and residents alike.
Astoria
A popular neighborhood in New York, NY for newcomers and residents alike.
Park Slope
A popular neighborhood in New York, NY for newcomers and residents alike.
Williamsburg
A popular neighborhood in New York, NY for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in New York
Cost of Living Index
39% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$3,500/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$4,200/mo
Moving to New York from These Cities
From Los Angeles, CA
2,446 miles
Full-Service
$3,570–$5,629
From Chicago, IL
711 miles
Full-Service
$2,537–$3,957
From Houston, TX
1,418 miles
Full-Service
$2,902–$4,566
From Phoenix, AZ
2,140 miles
Full-Service
$3,332–$5,259
From Philadelphia, PA
81 miles
Full-Service
$1,406–$2,388
From San Antonio, TX
1,581 miles
Full-Service
$2,984–$4,699
From San Diego, CA
2,428 miles
Full-Service
$3,549–$5,598
From Dallas, TX
1,371 miles
Full-Service
$2,894–$4,545
From San Jose, CA
2,549 miles
Full-Service
$3,692–$5,810
From Austin, TX
1,511 miles
Full-Service
$2,985–$4,690
From Jacksonville, FL
836 miles
Full-Service
$2,577–$4,033
From Fort Worth, TX
1,398 miles
Full-Service
$2,895–$4,552