Oswego, NY Cost of Living


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Oswego cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
31.0% lower
than the New York average
Oswego, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average and 31.0% lower than the average for New York.

Oswego, NY

Housing costs in Oswego?
A typical home costs $133,100, which is 60.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oswego costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 86.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Oswego?
To live comfortably in Oswego, New York, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oswego?
Oswego, NY is an affordable city to live in. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living in Oswego is 6% lower than the US average. Groceries and restaurant prices are also below the average, making life easier for residents on a budget. The median home price in Oswego sits at around $136,000, which is considerably lower compared to other cities across New York State. Renting a one-bedroom apartment also remains relatively affordable with an average monthly rent of $680. All in all, Oswego offers its residents access to affordable housing and amenities while still providing plenty of entertainment and cultural activities for all ages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOswegoNew YorkUnited States
  83.8121.5100.0
  97.2103.8100
  113.7120.7100.0
  35.4127.9100.0
  $133,100$413,600$338,100
  106.4%115.9%100.0%
  82.0140.7100.0
  106.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Oswego is such a college town!!! Its kind of boring unless you like to drink alot. However, the sunsets on Lake Ontario are amazing, and they never get  More

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Over 18 years ago

In Oswego,NY, The historical sites are very interesting. Fort Ontario was built in 1700's before the revolution war. French, British and United States colonists were  More

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A good place to raise a family. Much of the jobs in the area are from the power plants (they're safe!) and the aluminum facility. There is also a state college and the  More

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