The Northeast — New York & Pennsylvania — covers 2 cities we track across 2 states. Median one-bedroom rent across those cities is $1,447 — 14% higher than the $1,271 median across the 6 regions we track.
The cheapest city we track in the Northeast is Philadelphia, PA, at $1,189/mo for a one-bedroom; the priciest is New York City, NY, at $1,705/mo. Median household income across the region's tracked cities is $70,206, about the same as the $72,701 median across all regions.
Region Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,447
Median Home Value
$492,050
Median Income
$70,206
Medians across the 2 cities we track in the Northeast — not a population-weighted regional figure.
States in the Northeast
Cities in the Northeast
Northeast cost of living — FAQ
- Is the Northeast expensive to live in?
- The Northeast is on the pricier side of the 6 US regions we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,447 ranks #2 of 6 and is 14% higher than the $1,271 median.
- What is the cheapest city to live in in the Northeast?
- Philadelphia, PA is the cheapest of the cities we track in the Northeast, with a one-bedroom rent of $1,189 a month.
- What is the most expensive city in the Northeast?
- New York City, NY is the priciest of the cities we track in the Northeast, with a one-bedroom rent of $1,705 a month.
- Which states are in the Northeast?
- We track cities in 2 states in the Northeast: New York & Pennsylvania.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).