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New York vs York
New York and York
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in York are under the US rate in this release, 5.1 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at New York to York
In 2022-2023, 311 households filed a move from New York to York (about 562 people, average adjusted gross income $47,875). 91 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,018 in New York and $1,048 in York. New York has a state tax on wages. York has a state tax on wages. Local pay in York is 98% of the national level for the same work, against 119% in New York.
York averages 195 sunny days, with July highs around 88°F and January nights around 30°F. New York is 224 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 27 minutes in York and 38 in New York.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 311 households moved New York → York (about 562 people, average AGI $47,875). 91 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between New York and York changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 197 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,900–$3,600
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,450
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is York cheaper than New York after tax and rent?
Yes. York leaves about $2,395 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,018 in New York and $1,048 in York.
Does York have state income tax?
York is in Pennsylvania, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.00%.
Did people actually move from New York to York?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.