Beacon, NY Cost of Living


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Beacon cost of living score
118.3
More expensive
18.3% higher
than the US average
2.6% lower
than the New York average
Beacon, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.3% higher than the U.S. average and 2.6% higher than the average for New York.

Beacon, NY

Housing costs in Beacon?
A typical home costs $426,700, which is 26.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.2% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Beacon costs $1,740 per month, which is 21.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Beacon?
To live comfortably in Beacon, New York, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Beacon?
The cost of living in Beacon, NY is quite manageable. The median home value is around $225,000 which is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median rent is also relatively low at around $1,200 a month. There are also a number of affordable options when it comes to groceries and everyday items. In addition, utilities are quite reasonable with an average electricity bill of only $80 per month. Although the cost of living in Beacon can be a bit higher than in other parts of New York State, it is still manageable and quite attractive considering the quality of life that comes with living in this lovely city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBeaconNew YorkUnited States
  118.3121.5100.0
  107.3103.8100
  126.5120.7100.0
  149.3127.9100.0
  $426,700$413,600$338,100
  121.7%115.9%100.0%
  123.6140.7100.0
  153.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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Over 7 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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