Livingston, NY Cost of Living


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Livingston cost of living score
105.3
More expensive
5.3% higher
than the US average
13.3% lower
than the New York average
Livingston, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% higher than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for New York.

Livingston, NY

Housing costs in Livingston?
A typical home costs $448,400, which is 32.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Livingston costs $1,650 per month, which is 15.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Livingston?
To live comfortably in Livingston, New York, a minimum annual income of $86,040 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Livingston?
Livingston, NY is known for its high cost of living. The median house price in the area is around $400,000 and the median rental price for a two-bedroom apartment is over $2,000 per month. Additionally, food costs tend to be higher than in other parts of the country due to the lack of competition from larger grocery chains. Prices for staples such as milk and bread can often be double that of other locations. Other basic services such as transportation and utilities also tend to cost more than in other places. Overall, residents should be prepared to pay more to live in Livingston due to the high costs associated with doing so.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLivingstonNew YorkUnited States
  105.3121.5100.0
  103.2103.8100
  115.9120.7100.0
  95.6127.9100.0
  $448,400$413,600$338,100
  121.0%115.9%100.0%
  93.2140.7100.0
  138.3121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Site gives crime rate for Dalton as 5 for violent crime and 6 for property. I would like to know how anyone arrived at this number, when Dalton has a personal crime rate  More

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