Cost of Living in Bohemia, NY

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44%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
124%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bohemia New York National
Cost of living144121100
Groceries103106100
Health care111110100
Housing224144100
Transportation110113100
Utilities109112100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113111100
Household Items105106100
Education & Childcare120118100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bohemia is 19% higher than the New York average
  • The cost of living in Bohemia is 44% higher than the national average
  • Bohemia housing is 124% higher than the national average
  • New York general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • New York state income tax is 54% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$177,089$14,757$4,132$5,313
      Renters$99,262$8,272$2,316$2,978
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Bohemia is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Bohemia has a median income of about $177,089 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $4,132 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $99,262. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $2,316 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      New York Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      New York 4% 8.875%

      New York Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      New York 4% 10.9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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