Lakewood, NY Cost of Living


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Lakewood cost of living score
75.5
Less expensive
24.5% lower
than the US average
37.9% lower
than the New York average
Lakewood, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.5% lower than the U.S. average and 37.9% lower than the average for New York.

Lakewood, NY

Housing costs in Lakewood?
A typical home costs $194,100, which is 42.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.1% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakewood costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 130.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Lakewood?
To live comfortably in Lakewood, New York, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lakewood?
The cost of living in Lakewood, NY is relatively low compared to many other places in the northeast region. Housing costs are particularly affordable, with an average home price that is well below the national average. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities such as gas are also very reasonable. All these factors make Lakewood an attractive destination for people looking for a place to live that is reasonably priced and located near all the amenities one would expect from a bustling city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLakewoodNew YorkUnited States
  75.5121.5100.0
  97.8103.8100
  104.6120.7100.0
  54.2127.9100.0
  $194,100$413,600$338,100
  103.4%115.9%100.0%
  71.6140.7100.0
  106.8121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am a real estate broker in the Lakewood, NY area and have spent most of my life here. I moved away for a while but came back to raise a family. As a realtor, I spend  More

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