Brewster, NY Cost of Living


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Brewster cost of living score
135.2
More expensive
35.2% higher
than the US average
11.3% higher
than the New York average
Brewster, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 135.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 35.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.3% lower than the average for New York.

Brewster, NY

Housing costs in Brewster?
A typical home costs $348,400, which is 3.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brewster costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Brewster?
To live comfortably in Brewster, New York, a minimum annual income of $66,600 for a family, and $85,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brewster?
The cost of living in Brewster, NY is high compared to the national average. The median home price in Brewster is $430,800, much higher than the median home price of $184,700 in the United States. The median household income in Brewster is also higher than the national average at $90,932. Grocery prices are generally higher than the national average as well. Transportation costs can be low due to its close proximity to New York City and there are plenty of public transportation options available. However, healthcare costs can be expensive and insurance premiums tend to be higher than the national average. Despite its high cost of living, Brewster offers great schools, a safe community and lots of recreational activities which make it a desirable place to live for many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrewsterNew YorkUnited States
  135.2121.5100.0
  105103.8100
  130.3120.7100.0
  109.7127.9100.0
  $348,400$413,600$338,100
  112.3%115.9%100.0%
  161.7140.7100.0
  155.5121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Lived here for some time, school taxes way above national average, the town once thriving is no longer the same, there are nicer towns going south along the rail but  More

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Over 18 years ago

A nice area that is 1 1/2 hr by train North of New York City. It is growing rapidly because of the cost of housing is becoming extreme as you get closer to NYC. It has  More

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