In
New York City, your choices are endless. There are apartments, restaurants, attractions, and activities for all income levels.
Average income for New York City residents:
|
Borough |
Per Capita Income* |
|
Manhattan |
$93,377 |
|
Bronx |
$23,513 |
|
Staten Island |
$37,459 |
|
Queens |
$31,912 |
|
Brooklyn |
$28,462 |
*Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis for 2003-2005
The $45,530 base salary for incoming teachers (click here to view the full salary schedule) falls significantly above the per capita income for almost all NYC boroughs. CNN’s comparison calculator provides a comparison of your current expenses (food, housing, utilities, transportation, and healthcare) against the cost of these expenses in New York City.
Prices for common purchases:
- New York Times (newsstand price): $1.25 weekday / Saturday, $4.00 Sunday
- Average cup of pushcart coffee: $.75
- Average movie admission: $11
- Average ticket for a Broadway play: $65
- Average dinner at a restaurant: $15-$30
- Public Transportation: $2 per ride on public subway and local bus service, $81 for unlimited local bus and subway service per month. (Public transportation is the dominant form of travel for New Yorkers. See transportation section for more information.)
Housing Costs
The cost of housing varies greatly throughout the city. You could easily spend much more than the following ranges depending on the neighborhood and amenities that you choose, but these are moderate amounts just to give you an idea of what many teachers find.
- Single: $900-$2000, varies by neighborhood
- Shared: $800-$1500, varies by neighborhood
Employee Discounts
As a teacher with the New York City Department of Education, you are eligible to receive discounts on a variety of goods and services including copying, cell phone service, gym memberships, newspaper subscriptions, cultural events, retail stores, and computer equipment/software from Dell, Apple, and Microsoft.