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Cost of living in Nassau County, NY

Part of the New York Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,785/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,388,138 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,241 47%
Federal tax $873 18%
Healthcare $480 10%
Groceries $404 8%
State tax $274 6%
Transport $250 5%
Energy $208 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Nassau County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,848
per month
1 bedroom
$2,241
per month
2 bedroom
$2,586
per month
3 bedroom
$3,352
per month
4 bedroom
$3,591
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Nassau County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$143,408
per year
Individual earnings
$62,836
per year
Per capita
$62,743
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nassau County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$658,700
Annual property tax
$10,001

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nassau 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 Nassau County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Nassau 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 Nassau County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.0 min
Drive alone
62.2%
Public transit
13.0%
Work from home
13.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nassau County

What it costs to live in Nassau County each month.

Single person
$4,785
per month
  • Rent $2,241
  • Energy $208
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $404
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $873
  • State tax $274
Couple
$7,638
per month
  • Rent $2,586
  • Energy $250
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $669
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $2,184
  • State tax $670
Family
$10,609
per month
  • Rent $3,352
  • Energy $312
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $1,016
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $2,184
  • State tax $670

Frequently asked questions about Nassau County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nassau County?

In Nassau County, NY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,241 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,586 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,352 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nassau County?

In Nassau County, NY, the average household income is $143,408 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $62,836 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nassau County?

The estimated cost of living in Nassau County, NY is approximately $4,785 per month for a single person, $7,638 for a couple, $10,609 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nassau County?

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

Is Nassau County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nassau County, NY would need approximately $4,785 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $143,408 per year ($11,951 per month). Nassau County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Nassau County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nassau County, NY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nassau County?

The average home value in Nassau County, NY is $658,700, with average annual property taxes of $10,001, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nassau County compare to other areas?

You can compare Nassau County, NY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nassau 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