MoveCostGuide

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.

Brooklyn HeightsUpper West SideAstoriaPark SlopeWilliamsburg

Average Moving Costs to New York

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
Los Angeles, CA2,446 mi$3,570$5,629$2,170$3,555
Chicago, IL711 mi$2,537$3,957$1,190$2,337
Houston, TX1,418 mi$2,902$4,566$1,590$2,834
Phoenix, AZ2,140 mi$3,332$5,259$1,998$3,340
Philadelphia, PA81 mi$1,406$2,388$228$635
San Antonio, TX1,581 mi$2,984$4,699$1,682$2,948
San Diego, CA2,428 mi$3,549$5,598$2,161$3,543
Dallas, TX1,371 mi$2,894$4,545$1,562$2,800
San Jose, CA2,549 mi$3,692$5,810$2,229$3,628
Austin, TX1,511 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

139

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

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