Vestal, NY Cost of Living


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Vestal cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
33.6% lower
than the New York average
Vestal, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 33.6% lower than the average for New York.

Vestal, NY

Housing costs in Vestal?
A typical home costs $210,700, which is 37.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.1% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Vestal costs $1,110 per month, which is 22.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 76.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Vestal?
To live comfortably in Vestal, New York, a minimum annual income of $40,320 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Vestal?
The cost of living in Vestal, NY is relatively moderate. The median home value is around $126,000 and the median rent is about $900 a month. Prices for grocery items are similar to the national average, with no major differences across the board. Transportation costs are slightly above average due to higher gas prices, but public transportation options also exist. Utility costs remain average for the area, while taxes are below the national average. Overall, Vestal offers an affordable cost of living that appeals to both families and single professionals alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVestalNew YorkUnited States
  80.7121.5100.0
  99.2103.8100
  114.4120.7100.0
  58.4127.9100.0
  $210,700$413,600$338,100
  100.0%115.9%100.0%
  78.9140.7100.0
  115.0121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Vestal is the beautiful, elitist older sibling of West Binghamton (not the first ward, the actual west Bing, near Riverside area). The area is expensive compared to  More

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Over 5 years ago

Very nice area. I live in West Binghamton and Vestal is more like this area, but a bit more pricey.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Vestal is very safe and  More

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