Central Square, NY Cost of Living


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Central Square cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
31.0% lower
than the New York average
Central Square, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average and 31.0% lower than the average for New York.

Central Square, NY

Housing costs in Central Square?
A typical home costs $163,600, which is 51.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Central Square costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 78.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Central Square?
To live comfortably in Central Square, New York, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Central Square?
The cost of living in Central Square, NY is average. The median home price in 2018 was $75,310 and the median rental price for apartments was $717 per month. The overall cost of living is about 5% higher than the national average, which reflects the higher median income of residents in this area. There are many grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities that contribute to an affordable lifestyle here. The majority of people in Central Square can afford basic needs while still keeping some money aside for leisure activities and recreation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCentral SquareNew YorkUnited States
  83.8121.5100.0
  98.9103.8100
  113.7120.7100.0
  55.0127.9100.0
  $163,600$413,600$338,100
  109.5%115.9%100.0%
  99.5140.7100.0
  107.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I lived in this wonderful area as a teenager from 1978-1980 I found the folks here to be most staightforward and real, not afraid to tell you there opinion. I miss  More

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