Mechanicville, NY Cost of Living


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Mechanicville cost of living score
105.5
More expensive
5.5% higher
than the US average
13.2% lower
than the New York average
Mechanicville, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for New York.

Mechanicville, NY

Housing costs in Mechanicville?
A typical home costs $365,400, which is 8.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.7% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mechanicville costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 67.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Mechanicville?
To live comfortably in Mechanicville, New York, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mechanicville?
The cost of living in Mechanicville, NY is quite reasonable. According to the most recent data from Sperling's Best Places, the average cost of living index for Mechanicville is 95.2, which is lower than both the US average (100) and the New York State average (121). This means that goods and services are cheaper than elsewhere in the state and in the nation. Housing is particularly affordable, with a median home price of $164,500 that is well below both national ($231,000) and state ($296,400). Overall, Mechanicville offers an affordable place to live for those looking to save money or enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMechanicvilleNew YorkUnited States
  105.5121.5100.0
  105.7103.8100
  116.0120.7100.0
  113.3127.9100.0
  $365,400$413,600$338,100
  103.4%115.9%100.0%
  91.0140.7100.0
  154.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It's the kind of place where people don't bother to lock their doors. I've lived here almost 20 years and the worst crime related problems I've had is an occasional  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm 12, and I can tell you, there is nothing fun to do in Mechanicville. The recent addition of a candy store is drawing kids' attention  More

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I have grown up in Mcville as we refer to it as and we used to have game rooms, 4-H, trails to hike and pool halls!! What happen to our city, The teenagers hang out at  More

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