Seneca, NY Cost of Living


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Seneca cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
25.3% lower
than the New York average
Seneca, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 25.3% lower than the average for New York.

Seneca, NY

Housing costs in Seneca?
A typical home costs $239,100, which is 29.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.2% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seneca costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 73.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Seneca?
To live comfortably in Seneca, New York, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seneca?
Seneca, NY is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index just slightly below the national average. The median home price in Seneca is around $190,000, with rental prices ranging from $300 to $1,000 per month depending on size and location. Groceries are also fairly inexpensive compared to the rest of the nation. Although taxes can be a bit high in areas near Rochester, they are still very manageable for most people living in the city. Despite its affordability and close proximity to Rochester, Seneca still maintains a small-town feel that many locals appreciate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSenecaNew YorkUnited States
  90.8121.5100.0
  98.7103.8100
  105.8120.7100.0
  51.6127.9100.0
  $239,100$413,600$338,100
  101.9%115.9%100.0%
  90.3140.7100.0
  140.2121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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