Fort Plain, NY Cost of Living


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Fort Plain cost of living score
80.1
Less expensive
19.9% lower
than the US average
34.1% lower
than the New York average
Fort Plain, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.9% lower than the U.S. average and 34.1% lower than the average for New York.

Fort Plain, NY

Housing costs in Fort Plain?
A typical home costs $137,500, which is 59.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Plain costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 106.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Fort Plain?
To live comfortably in Fort Plain, New York, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Plain?
Fort Plain, NY is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in the area is relatively low compared to other areas in New York. Groceries, transportation, and health care are some of the most affordable items in the area. The overall cost of housing is also considerably lower than other cities and towns throughout New York. Renting a one-bedroom apartment averages around $600 per month, while purchasing a home can be done for as low as $80,000 in some neighborhoods. With good job opportunities available and the low cost of living, Fort Plain is an excellent place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort PlainNew YorkUnited States
  80.1121.5100.0
  96.4103.8100
  115.9120.7100.0
  19.3127.9100.0
  $137,500$413,600$338,100
  109.5%115.9%100.0%
  82.9140.7100.0
  107.3121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Most residents are low-income and undereducated. Many pregnant teenage unwed mothers on welfare. (Montgomery County has the highest rate of population on welfare in the  More

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