Cost of Living in Old Bethpage, NY

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82%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
251%
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 Old Bethpage New York National
Cost of living182121100
Groceries107106100
Health care108110100
Housing351144100
Transportation110113100
Utilities114112100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109111100
Household Items105106100
Education & Childcare120118100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Old Bethpage is 51% higher than the New York average
  • The cost of living in Old Bethpage is 82% higher than the national average
  • Old Bethpage housing is 251% 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$237,661$19,805$5,545$7,131
      Renters$27,118$2,260$633$814
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Old Bethpage, NY, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Old Bethpage have a median income of $237,661. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $5,545 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $27,118, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $633.

      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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