Cost of Living in New York City, United States
United States · North America
Monthly budget from $2930 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$2,930
/mo
Standard
$5,550
/mo
Comfort
$10,650
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,800 | $700 | $130 | $300 | $2,930/mo |
| Standard | $3,500 | $1,200 | $250 | $600 | $5,550/mo |
| Comfort | $7,000 | $2,000 | $450 | $1,200 | $10,650/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
The city that never sleeps — global finance, culture, and career opportunities at scale
Internet: 150 Mbps
Safety: 3.7/5
Nomad score: 4/5