Highlands, NY Cost of Living


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Highlands cost of living score
122.5
More expensive
22.5% higher
than the US average
0.8% higher
than the New York average
Highlands, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.8% lower than the average for New York.

Highlands, NY

Housing costs in Highlands?
A typical home costs $361,900, which is 7.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highlands costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Highlands?
To live comfortably in Highlands, New York, a minimum annual income of $69,480 for a family, and $66,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highlands?
The cost of living in Highlands, NY is fairly reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is $235,000 and the median rental rate is about $900 per month. Property taxes are also relatively low in comparison to nearby states, so homeowners can rest assured that their housing costs won't become too much of an expensive burden. The cost of everyday goods and services is also quite low in Highlands, meaning that locals don't need to break the bank for basic necessities like groceries or utilities. Overall, living in Highlands is fairly affordable and reasonably priced.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighlandsNew YorkUnited States
  122.5121.5100.0
  104.8103.8100
  128.0120.7100.0
  87.4127.9100.0
  $361,900$413,600$338,100
  130.1%115.9%100.0%
  129.8140.7100.0
  133.3121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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