Peekskill, NY Cost of Living


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Peekskill cost of living score
157
More expensive
57.0% higher
than the US average
29.2% higher
than the New York average
Peekskill, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 157, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 57.0% higher than the U.S. average and 29.2% lower than the average for New York.

Peekskill, NY

Housing costs in Peekskill?
A typical home costs $407,600, which is 20.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Peekskill costs $1,860 per month, which is 30.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Peekskill?
To live comfortably in Peekskill, New York, a minimum annual income of $78,120 for a family, and $61,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Peekskill?
The cost of living in Peekskill, NY is relatively affordable compared to other places in the state. The median home price is $248,900, according to Zillow, which is lower than the national average and much lower than many other parts of New York. Additionally, groceries and health care are both cheaper than the US average too. In fact, Peekskill's overall cost of living index is 108 - 8% higher than the national average but still well below some of the more expensive areas in the state. All of these factors combine to make Peekskill an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live in New York.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPeekskillNew YorkUnited States
  157.0121.5100.0
  104.8103.8100
  126.3120.7100.0
  134.5127.9100.0
  $407,600$413,600$338,100
  152.4%115.9%100.0%
  118.1140.7100.0
  158.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Peekskill has so much to offer, especially the east side, where you enjoy the amenities of suburban living with nearby towns like Cortlandt but with the lower taxes and  More

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