Shocking: Average Salary In New York Compared To Cost Of Living

Sadly for Empire State residents "the math is not mathing" when it comes to salary and living in New York.

"The math is not mathing" is an expression used when something just doesn't add up. That's the case when comparing the cost of living to the average salary in New York.

Cost Of Living In New York State

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New York is one of the most expensive states in America to live in. I'm sure that's not a surprise to Empire State residents.

A number of publications rank cost of living. Below is where New York State ranks.

48th, according to Motto Mortage
44th, according to US News And World Report
45th, according to World Population Review
44th according to Doxo

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When it comes to "affordability," USA Today says New York State is the worst state in America.

Average Salary In New York State

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The average full-time salary in New York State is $51,979, according to findings from ZipRecruiter.

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That's about $24.99 per hour, $999 a week, or $4,331 monthly.

Most salaries in New York range from $36,403 to $64,402.

Despite being one of the most expensive states to live in, New York ranks 38th in terms of average salary, according to ZipRecruiter.

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As I said above, "the math isn't mathing!"

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Top 10 Cheapest Places to Live in New York State

New York is one of the most expensive states to call home, but there are some areas that are gentle on the wallet. According to HomeSnacks, they deduced the top 10 most affordable cities and towns in the Empire State.

They looked into data from the U.S. Census, median home and rent prices, as well as median income of a particular area's residents. Affordability was also determined based on availability and access to services and conveniences.

Below are the top 10 places that let residents keep more cash in their wallets.

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