Fort Edward, NY Cost of Living


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Fort Edward cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
25.6% lower
than the New York average
Fort Edward, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 25.6% lower than the average for New York.

Fort Edward, NY

Housing costs in Fort Edward?
A typical home costs $188,600, which is 44.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Edward costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 73.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Fort Edward?
To live comfortably in Fort Edward, New York, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Edward?
The cost of living in Fort Edward, NY is quite affordable compared to other regions in the state. According to the BestPlaces Bureau, the estimated median household income for 2019 was $45,532 and the median housing cost was $148,500. Additionally, food costs are lower than the national average with grocery items such as milk costing an average of $3.28 per gallon and a dozen eggs at only $1.89. Overall, Fort Edward offers a comfortable lifestyle with its low cost of living making it attractive home for those looking to live near New York City without paying city prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort EdwardNew YorkUnited States
  90.4121.5100.0
  100.2103.8100
  116.7120.7100.0
  47.0127.9100.0
  $188,600$413,600$338,100
  113.0%115.9%100.0%
  96.1140.7100.0
  108.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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