Cost of Living in Hillside, NY
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
230.7
100 = national avg
+130.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$101,495
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$239,897
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing301.7
Food163.0
Transportation225.9
Healthcare150.4
Utilities178.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,386
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,818
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hillside is 230.7, which is 130.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 301.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $101,495 per year to cover basic expenses.