Salary Needed to Live in New York City

Housing costs are usually the biggest factor in the salary needed to live comfortably in New York City, NY.

Estimated comfortable salary
$627,240
assumes housing = 30% of income
Minimum salary estimate
$470,430
assumes housing = 40% of income
Average rent: $5,227
Median home price: $865,000
Property tax rate: 0.9%