Question 1

What is the cost of living in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

Accepted Answer

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 109.42, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 9.4% more than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,979/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, the average median wage is $134,224. The single highest-paying occupation here is Dermatologists at $405,000/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY are: 1) Dermatologists at $405,000; 2) Obstetricians and Gynecologists at $348,580; 3) Psychiatrists at $314,450; 4) Family Medicine Physicians at $286,060; 5) Commercial Pilots at $280,630. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY is $1,979/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
81	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	Healthcare	$98K	$47.25/hr
82	Computer Systems Analysts	Technology	$98K	$47.25/hr
83	Computer Network Support Specialists	Technology	$98K	$47.22/hr
84	Civil Engineers	Engineering	$98K	$47.2/hr
85	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	Healthcare	$98K	$47.19/hr
86	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	Education	$98K	N/A
87	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Education	$98K	N/A
88	Occupational Therapists	Healthcare	$98K	$46.98/hr
89	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	Management	$98K	$46.98/hr
90	School Psychologists	Science	$98K	$46.91/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Highest paying careers in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

Affordability snapshot: Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh