The median home price in New York is $445,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $75,900, the price-to-income ratio is 5.9x.
Property taxes in New York average 1.72% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $7,654 per year, or $638 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
New York has a state income tax of 4%–10.9%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in New York is 139 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and healthcare in addition to housing.