Kensington, NY Cost of Living


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Kensington cost of living score
160.6
More expensive
60.6% higher
than the US average
32.2% higher
than the New York average
Kensington, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.6% higher than the U.S. average and 32.2% lower than the average for New York.

Kensington, NY

Housing costs in Kensington?
A typical home costs $1,595,000, which is 371.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 285.6% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kensington costs $2,420 per month, which is 69.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Kensington?
To live comfortably in Kensington, New York, a minimum annual income of $305,640 for a family, and $80,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kensington?
Kensington, NY has a very reasonable cost of living. The average home price in the town is around $300,000 and the median household income is around $84,000. Rent prices are also quite affordable with the median rent being just under $1,600 per month. There are also plenty of great dining options throughout the town that won't break the bank. All in all, Kensington offers a comfortable lifestyle for its residents without breaking their wallets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKensingtonNew YorkUnited States
  160.6121.5100.0
  116.7103.8100
  125.8120.7100.0
  571.9127.9100.0
  $1,595,000$413,600$338,100
  125.0%115.9%100.0%
  167.4140.7100.0
  157.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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