Oneonta, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Oneonta, New York?
$2,940 / month
for a family, 45.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,280 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

Oneonta cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
31.9% lower
than the New York average
Oneonta, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 31.9% lower than the average for New York.

Oneonta, NY

Housing costs in Oneonta?
A typical home costs $184,600, which is 45.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.4% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oneonta costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 98.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Oneonta?
To live comfortably in Oneonta, New York, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oneonta?
The cost of living in Oneonta, NY is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Oneonta is 78.7, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that basic commodities such as groceries and transportation are likely to be more affordable in Oneonta than in other cities. The median home price in Oneonta was $118,200 according to a 2019 census report—which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. In addition, overall rent prices tend to be lower than similarly sized cities with the average rent being approximately $786 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and around $953 for a two-bedroom apartment. All of this makes Oneonta an attractive option for those looking for a place to live that has affordable housing options without sacrificing quality of life or convenience.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOneontaNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  99.4  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  99.0  Unlock100.0
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  114.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 12 years ago

We have lived here for five years, and are looking to move. The town is fairly conservative and ethnically monotone. In fact, there is a history of racial  More

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Our family has lived in Oneonta for the past 14 years. It is great! Oneonta is safe, friendly, active and serene. The hills will grab you and keep you. Whikle not NYC it  More

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Over 16 years ago

Well oneonta sucks, if it were not for the colleges, it would dry up. the cops suck, they are not trained the way they should be. down town is a ghost town all closed  More

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