Alden, NY Cost of Living


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Alden cost of living score
92.1
Less expensive
7.9% lower
than the US average
24.2% lower
than the New York average
Alden, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.2% lower than the average for New York.

Alden, NY

Housing costs in Alden?
A typical home costs $289,700, which is 14.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.0% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alden costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 106.3% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Alden?
To live comfortably in Alden, New York, a minimum annual income of $55,440 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alden?
Alden, NY is an affordable place to live, with the cost of living below the national average. The median home value in Alden is around $158,000, and rent averages about $800 a month. Utilities are very reasonable for this area, with electric bills averaging only around $3 a month. Groceries are also reasonably priced, with food items costing around 10% less than the national average. With all these factors combined, living in Alden is relatively inexpensive, making it an attractive place to reside.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAldenNew YorkUnited States
  92.1121.5100.0
  101.7103.8100
  105.2120.7100.0
  78.5127.9100.0
  $289,700$413,600$338,100
  96.5%115.9%100.0%
  104.1140.7100.0
  130.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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