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Salary Guide: New York

United States · Salary & Cost of Living Guide 2026

$75,000 Median Salary
100 CoL Index
$3,200 Avg Rent 1BR
9/10 Tech Hub Score

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Median Salary
$75,000/year
Before taxes
Average Rent (1BR)
$3,200/month
City center
Average Rent (2BR)
$4,500/month
City center
Monthly Transport
$127
Public transit pass
Groceries Index
100
NYC = 100
Purchasing Power
100
NYC = 100, higher is better
Tech Hub Score
9/10
Job market strength
Effective Tax Rate
28.5%
At median income

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Last updated: 2026-02-28 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.