New Rochelle, NY
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$76,293
across all roles
Cost Index
126
Expensive
Avg Rent
$1,878/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is New Rochelle?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.42× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 126 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,376/mo, New Rochelle is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
126
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,878
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,376
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$66,978
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.42×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in New Rochelle
By gross annual salary
- $239,941
- $238,718
- $237,052
- $232,829
- $230,248
- $230,235
- $227,900
- $224,561
- $216,039
- $213,397
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,331/mo
- $11,257/mo
- $11,156/mo
- $10,899/mo
- $10,742/mo
- $10,741/mo
- $10,599/mo
- $10,396/mo
- $9,877/mo
- $9,717/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in New Rochelle
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.