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Cost of Living in Shoreham, NY

Population: 502 | New York

132
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Shoreham is 32% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
210
Home Values
113
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Shoreham, NY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 132, Shoreham, NY is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 32% more expensive than the national average and 21% above the New York state average of 111. Shoreham is a small community of 502 residents.

The median household income in Shoreham is $138,125, which is 84% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Shoreham. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.4°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 34°F. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches spread over roughly 134 days.

Everyday prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$138,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
+84%

Housing

Median Home Value
$639,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$3,650/mo

Everyday Prices in Shoreham

BLS Average Prices for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.32
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🥚
$2.71
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+8% vs US
🥛
$4.36
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+8% vs US
🍞
$2.00
Bread (white)
per lb
+8% vs US
🍗
$4.49
Chicken breast
per lb
+8% vs US
$0.24
Electricity
per kWh
+29% vs US

Climate in Shoreham

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.4°F
Avg Temperature
44.2"
Rainfall / Year
134d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 39 41 47 58 68 77 83 81 74 64 54 45
Avg °F 32 33 39 49 59 68 74 73 66 55 45 37
Low °F 24 25 31 40 49 60 66 65 57 46 37 29
Rain" 3.0 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.5 3.7 3.2 3.0 3.9 4.0 3.7 4.5

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