Sparta, NY Cost of Living


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Sparta cost of living score
85.6
Less expensive
14.4% lower
than the US average
29.5% lower
than the New York average
Sparta, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average and 29.5% lower than the average for New York.

Sparta, NY

Housing costs in Sparta?
A typical home costs $190,300, which is 43.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.0% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sparta costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 94.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Sparta?
To live comfortably in Sparta, New York, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sparta?
The cost of living in Sparta, NY is quite reasonable, with the median home price being around $203,000. The median household income is around $77,300 and the unemployment rate is just 3.8%. In addition to these factors, the taxes are quite low compared to other areas in Upstate New York. Property taxes are particularly low at only 1% of assessed value. The average sales tax rate in Sparta is 8.5%, which is below the national average of 9%. All this adds up to a fairly affordable cost of living that allows residents to enjoy their comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpartaNew YorkUnited States
  85.6121.5100.0
  97.2103.8100
  106.1120.7100.0
  48.4127.9100.0
  $190,300$413,600$338,100
  99.0%115.9%100.0%
  107.3140.7100.0
  108.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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