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News 12: New report shows what it takes to live comfortably in New York and on Long Island

For a family of four, the income needed climbs to more than $323,000 in Nassau County and nearly $329,000 in Suffolk County.

News 12 Staff

Aug 25, 2026, 6:07 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

Long Island families need more than $323,000 a year in Nassau County and nearly $329,000 in Suffolk County to live comfortably, according to a new SmartAsset report.

What does it mean to live comfortably?

"It's not wealthy, but it's also earning more than you need to just get by."

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