Elmira, NY Cost of Living


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Elmira cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
36.0% lower
than the New York average
Elmira, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 36.0% lower than the average for New York.

Elmira, NY

Housing costs in Elmira?
A typical home costs $95,700, which is 71.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.9% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elmira costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 106.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Elmira?
To live comfortably in Elmira, New York, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elmira?
Elmira, NY is an affordable place to live, with an average cost of living that is 7% lower than the national average. The median home value in Elmira is $89,400, and rental costs are relatively low as well with a median rent of $697 per month. Utilities and transportation costs are also below the US average, making Elmira an attractive option for those looking for a low cost of living. Additionally, the local economy has seen steady growth over the past few years, providing more opportunities for employment in the area and helping to keep costs down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElmiraNew YorkUnited States
  77.8121.5100.0
  95.2103.8100
  117.0120.7100.0
  46.1127.9100.0
  $95,700$413,600$338,100
  101.2%115.9%100.0%
  77.7140.7100.0
  110.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Elmira looks like the armpit of the earth. What happened? This could be gorgeous and has such potential. Heck, you've got Mark Twain's grave here, in a historic  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have been living in elmira for 17 years and it is a great place to live i feel safe almost all the time i run the streets with my friends, go hiking, bike riding there  More

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Over 9 years ago

JUST NEEDED TO SAY THAT ELMIRA IS A DISGUSTING HOLE IN THE WORLD AND ITS RUN BY WILD MONKEES THAT ARE RUDE , DISGUSTING , ILLITERATE AND FILTHY PEOPLE THAT SHOW NO  More

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