Somers, NY Cost of Living


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Somers cost of living score
157
More expensive
57.0% higher
than the US average
29.2% higher
than the New York average
Somers, 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.

Somers, NY

Housing costs in Somers?
A typical home costs $725,100, which is 114.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 75.3% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Somers costs $2,650 per month, which is 85.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Somers?
To live comfortably in Somers, New York, a minimum annual income of $138,960 for a family, and $87,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Somers?
The cost of living in Somers, NY is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home price is around $478,000, which is much higher than the national average of around $200,000. Additionally, the sales tax in Somers is 8.375%, far greater than the national average of 6%. Despite this, the unemployment rate in Somers remains low and there are plenty of job opportunities due to its proximity to New York City. The cost of basic goods like food and fuel are also more expensive than they are elsewhere, but overall Somers provides a good quality of life for those who can afford it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSomersNew YorkUnited States
  157.0121.5100.0
  107.8103.8100
  126.3120.7100.0
  184.8127.9100.0
  $725,100$413,600$338,100
  111.3%115.9%100.0%
  118.0140.7100.0
  159.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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