Newburgh, NY
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$76,293
across all roles
Cost Index
95
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,416/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Newburgh?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.88× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 95 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $2,178/mo, Newburgh is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
95
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,416
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$2,178
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$66,978
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.88×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Newburgh
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
- $12,133/mo
- $12,059/mo
- $11,958/mo
- $11,701/mo
- $11,544/mo
- $11,543/mo
- $11,401/mo
- $11,198/mo
- $10,679/mo
- $10,519/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Newburgh
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.