New Rochelle, NY vs Yonkers, NY

Yonkers is moderately more affordable than New Rochelle, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. New Rochelle scores 150 compared to 131 for Yonkers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Rochelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Rochelle is $1,830/month compared to $1,730/month in Yonkers — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yonkers is more affordable at $478,000 median vs $667,300.

Median household income in New Rochelle is $103,813 compared to $81,816 in Yonkers (+26.9%). While New Rochelle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Rochelle spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Yonkers.