Fulton, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fulton, New York?
$2,130 / month
for a family, 60.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,560 for the year for a family.
$2,633 / month
for a single person, 44.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,600 for the year for a single person.

Fulton cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
31.0% lower
than the New York average
Fulton, 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.

Fulton, NY

Housing costs in Fulton?
A typical home costs $132,700, which is 60.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.9% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fulton costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 100.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Fulton?
To live comfortably in Fulton, New York, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fulton?
Fulton, NY is known for its affordability when it comes to cost of living. The median housing costs are below the national average and the overall cost of living index is about 9% lower than the US average. Although groceries and transportation tend to be slightly more expensive in Fulton compared to other cities, on average, the prices are still very reasonable. For those who want a low cost of living in a great area, Fulton is definitely worth considering.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFultonNew YorkUnited States
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    Unlock$413,600$338,100
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   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up and attended school in Fulton from 1962 to late 1970's. It was a great place to live but the businesses eventually died off and unemployment became high. In  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you like snow and water this is a great area to live. The cost of living is low. You are very close to Lake Ontario, The Fingerlakes and the Erie Barge  More

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