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New York is the #5 most expensive state in the US. The cost of living in New York is 23.27% higher than the national average. The cost of living in New York varies depending on the area you live in. The most expensive city in New York is New York (Manhattan), where the cost of living is 83.75% higher compared to the state average and 126.5% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in New York is Buffalo, with a cost of living being 23.26% lower compared to the state average and 5.4% lower than the national average.