Fort Drum, NY Cost of Living


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Fort Drum cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
33.5% lower
than the New York average
Fort Drum, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.5% lower than the average for New York.

Fort Drum, NY

Housing costs in Fort Drum?
A typical home costs $183,000, which is 45.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Drum costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Fort Drum?
To live comfortably in Fort Drum, New York, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Drum?
The cost of living in Fort Drum, NY is generally quite affordable, with the median home value being $135,000 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment being around $1,000 per month. Utilities and other services are also competitively priced compared to similar towns in the area. Groceries are readily available at local stores, while shopping for other items can be done at nearby Watertown or Syracuse. Overall, Fort Drum provides an excellent quality of life at a reasonable cost to its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort DrumNew YorkUnited States
  80.8121.5100.0
  98.6103.8100
  110.8120.7100.0
  53.7127.9100.0
  $183,000$413,600$338,100
  110.2%115.9%100.0%
  70.2140.7100.0
  107.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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