Cost of Living in Larchmont, NY

Population 6,542 · New York · Data vintage 2023

333
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing prices in Larchmont cluster toward the top of the US distribution — a median of $1.4 million, roughly 5 times the national figure, consistent with markets dominated by nonresident and vacation-home buyers. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.8% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Larchmont sits roughly 6 miles east of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 190% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 454
Rent 151

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Larchmont

The median home value in Larchmont is $1,384,700 — 354% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,990/month, 51% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $160,526/year is 115% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Larchmont has a cost of living index of 333 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 233% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,384,700
354% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,627,929
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,990/mo
51% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
58.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 69.6%
Renter-occupied 30.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,990
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,604/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
47.0 min
74% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
29.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
23.4%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
36.8%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
29.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$160,526
115% above avg
Per Capita Income
$120,111
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
126% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.6%
Graduate degree 45.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.8
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 42.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
78.6%
Good air days/yr
198
Max AQI recorded
144
PM2.5 days
221
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Larchmont, NY?

Larchmont has a cost index of 333 (100 = national average). It is 233% above the national average.

What is average rent in Larchmont, NY?

The median gross rent in Larchmont is $1,990 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Larchmont?

The median home value in Larchmont is $1,384,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Larchmont?

The median household income in Larchmont is $160,526 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Larchmont, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Larchmont is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Larchmont, NY affordable?

Larchmont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 333 — about 233% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Larchmont?

Larchmont has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Larchmont at a Glance

Population
6,542
Median Income
$160,526
Home Value
$1,384,700
Median Rent
$1,990/mo
Unemployment
10.8%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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