Decatur, NY Cost of Living


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Decatur cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
31.9% lower
than the New York average
Decatur, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 31.9% lower than the average for New York.

Decatur, NY

Housing costs in Decatur?
A typical home costs $234,600, which is 30.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.3% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Decatur costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 98.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Decatur?
To live comfortably in Decatur, New York, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Decatur?
The cost of living in Decatur, NY is quite reasonable and affordable. The overall cost of living index is 83.5, which is 17.5% lower than the national average. Housing costs are very affordable with a median home value of $91,000 and median rent at $664 per month. The average household income is slightly below the national average at $54,084 and the unemployment rate is slightly higher at 5.3%. Despite these challenges, Decatur remains an attractive option for those seeking a more rural lifestyle and affordable housing prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDecaturNew YorkUnited States
  82.8121.5100.0
  98.1103.8100
  109.5120.7100.0
  53.4127.9100.0
  $234,600$413,600$338,100
  99.0%115.9%100.0%
  80.3140.7100.0
  114.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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