Porter, NY Cost of Living


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Porter cost of living score
87
Less expensive
13.0% lower
than the US average
28.4% lower
than the New York average
Porter, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% lower than the U.S. average and 28.4% lower than the average for New York.

Porter, NY

Housing costs in Porter?
A typical home costs $281,800, which is 16.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.9% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Porter costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 75.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Porter?
To live comfortably in Porter, New York, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Porter?
Porter, NY is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living in Porter is 9.4% lower than the U.S. average, making it a great option for people looking to stretch their budget further than other parts of the country. Housing costs are 7.9% lower than the national average and food costs are more affordable as well, coming in 3.2% below the national average. Even utility costs are more reasonable with prices up to 7% lower than normal. All this makes Porter an attractive option for potential homebuyers looking for an affordable area to settle down in which also offers plenty of other amenities and attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPorterNew YorkUnited States
  87.0121.5100.0
  102.3103.8100
  104.7120.7100.0
  85.9127.9100.0
  $281,800$413,600$338,100
  108.0%115.9%100.0%
  93.9140.7100.0
  112.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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