Cost of living in Clarkstown

Clarkstown, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2764 for one person and $6474 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Clarkstown compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Clarkstown is 93% more expensive overall.

How does Clarkstown compare to your city?

Clarkstown is 33% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Clarkstown is, on average, 31% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Clarkstown?

Who is Clarkstown a good fit for?

Clarkstown tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Clarkstown so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Clarkstown is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses. This makes it a costly place to reside.

Is food expensive in Clarkstown?

Yes, food prices are 46% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall high cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Clarkstown?

Public transport is 6% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive than in many other cities.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2764 $
Without Rent
957 $
Rent & Utilities
1807 $
Food
694 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5437 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
86.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.1 $
Dinner 87.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.21 $
Capuccino 5.24 $
Coke, 330ml 2.73 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.27 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.14 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.15 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.22 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.45 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.86 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.36 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.69 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.31 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.12 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.6 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.71 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.12 $
Cigarette pack 14.2 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.75 $
Monthly Pass 114 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.95 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 146 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 8.57 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 6.04 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.21 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 91 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 139 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,620 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,006 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,761 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,342 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,84 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,684 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,437 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.78%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 61 $
Cinema, 1 seat 16.4 $
Haircut 20.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,647 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,557 $

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Cayman Islands
Clarkstown vs George Town (George Town is 32% more expensive)
Bahamas
Clarkstown vs Nassau (Nassau is 0% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Freeport (Freeport is 21% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Clarkstown vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 15% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Luganville (Luganville is 10% more expensive)
United States
Clarkstown vs New York City (New York City is 47% more expensive) Clarkstown vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 15% more expensive) Clarkstown vs Chicago (Chicago is 4% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Houston (Houston is 19% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 14% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 8% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 21% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Diego (San Diego is 21% more expensive) Clarkstown vs Dallas (Dallas is 8% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Jose (San Jose is 33% more expensive)
Canada
Clarkstown vs Toronto (Toronto is 7% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Montreal (Montreal is 29% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Calgary (Calgary is 22% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 19% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 35% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 37% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 11% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 4% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Brampton (Brampton is 23% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 22% less expensive)
Barbados
Clarkstown vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 51% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Holetown (Holetown is 50% less expensive)
Panama
Clarkstown vs Panama City (Panama City is 50% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Colon (Colon is 57% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 62% less expensive) Clarkstown vs David (David is 70% less expensive) Clarkstown vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 66% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Balboa (Balboa is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Pacora (Pacora is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Chitre (Chitre is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Penonome (Penonome is 60% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Clarkstown vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Cayon (Cayon is 55% less expensive)
Cuba
Clarkstown vs Havana (Havana is 63% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 49% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Holguin (Holguin is 54% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 45% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 62% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 58% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 44% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 44% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 60% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 68% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Clarkstown vs San Jose (San Jose is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Limon (Limon is 57% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Liberia (Liberia is 68% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 54% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Cartago (Cartago is 65% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Heredia (Heredia is 55% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 39% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 53% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Clarkstown vs Castries (Castries is 58% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 57% less expensive)
Jamaica
Clarkstown vs Kingston (Kingston is 52% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 72% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 63% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 58% less expensive) Clarkstown vs May Pen (May Pen is 70% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 65% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 69% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Linstead (Linstead is 62% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 59% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 59% less expensive)
El Salvador
Clarkstown vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 57% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 58% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 58% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Apopa (Apopa is 59% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 57% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 47% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 68% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Clarkstown vs St. John's (St. John's is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs All Saints (All Saints is 61% less expensive)
Grenada
Clarkstown vs St. George's (St. George's is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Grenville (Grenville is 62% less expensive)
Dominica
Clarkstown vs Roseau (Roseau is 64% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 59% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Clarkstown vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 65% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 64% less expensive)
Belize
Clarkstown vs Belize City (Belize City is 68% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 61% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 52% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 43% less expensive)
Guatemala
Clarkstown vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 64% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Mixco (Mixco is 77% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Coban (Coban is 67% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 72% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 67% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 67% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 68% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 69% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Flores (Flores is 69% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 71% less expensive)
Honduras
Clarkstown vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 70% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 62% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Choloma (Choloma is 78% less expensive) Clarkstown vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 76% less expensive) Clarkstown vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 68% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 69% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Yoro (Yoro is 73% less expensive) Clarkstown vs La Lima (La Lima is 69% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Clarkstown vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 71% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 62% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 72% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Higuey (Higuey is 72% less expensive) Clarkstown vs La Vega (La Vega is 79% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 70% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 81% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 77% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Bonao (Bonao is 80% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Clarkstown vs Managua (Managua is 72% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Leon (Leon is 77% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Masaya (Masaya is 74% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 80% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 77% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Esteli (Esteli is 79% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Granada (Granada is 75% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 83% less expensive) Clarkstown vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 76% less expensive) Clarkstown vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 68% less expensive)