Variation in the components of family budgets for four-person families,* by geographic area, 2013
| Area name | New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area |
|---|---|
| Housing | 18.7% |
| Food | 9.6% |
| Child care | 25.4% |
| Transportation | 7.3% |
| Health care | 20.7% |
| Other necessities | 7.2% |
| Taxes | 11.1% |
* Four-person families assume two parents and two children.
Source: Authors' analysis of Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator