Utica, NY Cost of Living


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Utica cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
29.5% lower
than the New York average
Utica, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 29.5% lower than the average for New York.

Utica, NY

Housing costs in Utica?
A typical home costs $161,800, which is 52.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.9% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Utica costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 108.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Utica?
To live comfortably in Utica, New York, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Utica?
The cost of living in Utica, NY is lower than the US average. According to an index, Utica’s cost of living is 83.7 compared to the US average of 100. This means that residents can get more for their money while living in this city. The median house value in the area is also much lower than the national average, at $161,800 as opposed to the US average of $338,100. This makes Utica a great place to live for those looking for affordable housing and a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUticaNew YorkUnited States
  85.7121.5100.0
  98103.8100
  111.3120.7100.0
  51.7127.9100.0
  $161,800$413,600$338,100
  109.9%115.9%100.0%
  83.2140.7100.0
  111.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  More

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