Lee, NY Cost of Living


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Lee cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
29.5% lower
than the New York average
Lee, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 29.5% lower than the average for New York.

Lee, NY

Housing costs in Lee?
A typical home costs $234,200, which is 30.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lee costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 75.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Lee?
To live comfortably in Lee, New York, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lee?
The cost of living in Lee, NY is relatively low compared to many other areas of the state. The median home price is just over $160,000, and rental prices range from around $1,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment to around $1,700 for a three-bedroom apartment. Utility costs, including electricity and natural gas bills, are also very affordable in Lee. Despite being an area with low costs of living overall, there are still plenty of shops and restaurants to enjoy throughout the town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLeeNew YorkUnited States
  85.7121.5100.0
  98103.8100
  111.3120.7100.0
  124.6127.9100.0
  $234,200$413,600$338,100
  109.8%115.9%100.0%
  89.5140.7100.0
  111.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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