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Cost of living in Bronx County, NY

Part of the New York Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,392/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,419,250 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,511 57%
Healthcare $480 11%
Federal tax $431 10%
Groceries $404 9%
Energy $208 5%
State tax $153 3%
Transport $150 3%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Bronx County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,406
per month
1 bedroom
$2,511
per month
2 bedroom
$2,780
per month
3 bedroom
$3,465
per month
4 bedroom
$3,738
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bronx County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,036
per year
Individual earnings
$36,403
per year
Per capita
$26,956
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bronx County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$517,000
Annual property tax
$5,310

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bronx County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 23.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$68
per month
Annual total
$2,496
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bronx County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bronx County

State and local tax rates for New York.

State income tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
8.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bronx County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
43.9 min
Drive alone
23.5%
Public transit
53.7%
Work from home
7.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bronx County

What it costs to live in Bronx County each month.

Single person
$4,392
per month
  • Rent $2,511
  • Energy $208
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $404
  • Transport $150
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $431
  • State tax $153
Couple
$5,517
per month
  • Rent $2,780
  • Energy $250
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $669
  • Transport $200
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $478
  • State tax $211
Family
$8,387
per month
  • Rent $3,465
  • Energy $312
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $1,016
  • Transport $280
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $478
  • State tax $211

Frequently asked questions about Bronx County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bronx County?

In Bronx County, NY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,511 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,780 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,465 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bronx County?

In Bronx County, NY, the average household income is $49,036 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,403 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bronx County?

The estimated cost of living in Bronx County, NY is approximately $4,392 per month for a single person, $5,517 for a couple, $8,387 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bronx County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bronx County, NY is 8.52%, which includes the New York state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 4.52%.

Is Bronx County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bronx County, NY would need approximately $4,392 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,036 per year ($4,086 per month). Bronx County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bronx County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bronx County, NY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bronx County?

The average home value in Bronx County, NY is $517,000, with average annual property taxes of $5,310, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bronx County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bronx County, NY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bronx County is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources