Batavia, NY Cost of Living


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Batavia cost of living score
81.2
Less expensive
18.8% lower
than the US average
33.2% lower
than the New York average
Batavia, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.8% lower than the U.S. average and 33.2% lower than the average for New York.

Batavia, NY

Housing costs in Batavia?
A typical home costs $114,000, which is 66.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Batavia costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 110.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Batavia?
To live comfortably in Batavia, New York, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Batavia?
The cost of living in Batavia, NY is generally quite reasonable. It has a lower than average cost of housing, with median home prices coming in at around $126,500. The area also has a low grocery cost and an overall low cost of goods and services compared to the national average. Property taxes are among the lowest in the country, so homeowners have more money left over after taxes to pay for other necessities or enjoy leisure activities. Transportation costs are also relatively low due to the presence of several major highways passing through the area. All in all, Batavia is an affordable place to live with plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBataviaNew YorkUnited States
  81.2121.5100.0
  97.8103.8100
  104.6120.7100.0
  40.5127.9100.0
  $114,000$413,600$338,100
  107.0%115.9%100.0%
  72.5140.7100.0
  108.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Batavia has become a dumping ground for addicts,ex-cons and sex offenders.The city has even taken away the trash contract from ARC while the Police have taken to  More

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Over 10 years ago

Batavia has become a dumping ground for addicts,ex-cons and sex offenders.Just check the sex offenders registry and You'll find out everything You  More

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Over 17 years ago

Batavia is exactly in the middle between Rochester and Buffalo NY. So you can enjoy the offerings of both cities, museums, zoos,  More

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