F
100%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
100%
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 Rosedale New York New York
Cost of livingn/a179121
Groceries104120106
Health care107123110
Housingn/a297144
Transportation113136113
Utilities111121112
Lifestyle & Entertainment108136111
Household Items106116106
Education & Childcare121151118
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  • The cost of living in Rosedale is 5% lower than the New York average
  • The cost of living in Rosedale is 15% higher than the national average
  • Rosedale housing is 27% 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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      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.