Hudson, NY Cost of Living


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Hudson cost of living score
105.3
More expensive
5.3% higher
than the US average
13.3% lower
than the New York average
Hudson, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% higher than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for New York.

Hudson, NY

Housing costs in Hudson?
A typical home costs $347,000, which is 2.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.1% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hudson costs $2,050 per month, which is 43.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.4% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Hudson?
To live comfortably in Hudson, New York, a minimum annual income of $66,600 for a family, and $70,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hudson?
Hudson, NY is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living compared to other cities in the area. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Hudson is 126, which is 26% higher than the national average. Groceries and healthcare are on the low side at just 8% and 4% higher than the national averages respectively, but housing costs are 53% higher than the national average. Despite this high cost of housing, renting a one-bedroom apartment in Hudson can be quite affordable and often cheaper than other nearby cities such as Albany and Troy with median rent prices around $1300 per month.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHudsonNew YorkUnited States
  105.3121.5100.0
  102103.8100
  115.9120.7100.0
  102.1127.9100.0
  $347,000$413,600$338,100
  121.0%115.9%100.0%
  79.1140.7100.0
  138.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Hudson has earned a unique distiction over the past ten years. An overwhelming herd of baby-boomers from downstate locations such as Westchester, Rockland, and NYC  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hudson is awesome. The people are friendly and fun. I love shopping on Warren street. The stores are amazing. Go  More

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