11. Floral Park, NY
Cost of Living: 170 (Average = 100)
Average income: $106,134
20.7 miles to NYC
The cost of living is beginning to dwindle as we make our way down the list of 15 most affordable places to live near NYC. Floral Park is still in New York, so you get the satisfaction of a New York license if that’s something appealing to you. You’ll make a decent amount of money and not have to worry about a long commute time as well.