Portage, NY Cost of Living


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Portage cost of living score
85.6
Less expensive
14.4% lower
than the US average
29.5% lower
than the New York average
Portage, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average and 29.5% lower than the average for New York.

Portage, NY

Housing costs in Portage?
A typical home costs $133,100, which is 60.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 106.3% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Portage?
To live comfortably in Portage, New York, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage?
The cost of living in Portage, NY is considerably lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low, with the median home value hovering around $83,500. Utilities and transportation are also reasonably priced, making it an ideal choice for those looking to save some money without sacrificing on quality of life. Groceries and healthcare costs tend to be slightly higher than the national average; however, overall the cost of living in Portage, NY still favors significantly below the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortageNew YorkUnited States
  85.6121.5100.0
  96.7103.8100
  106.1120.7100.0
  32.0127.9100.0
  $133,100$413,600$338,100
  99.0%115.9%100.0%
  104.8140.7100.0
  108.2121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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