Cost of Living in Yorktown Heights, NY

With a cost of living index of 129, Yorktown Heights, NY is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 29% more expensive than the national average and 17% above the New York state average of 111. Yorktown Heights is a small community of 2,038 residents.

The median household income in Yorktown Heights is $138,750, which is 85% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.