West Sand Lake, NY Cost of Living


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West Sand Lake cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
21.2% lower
than the New York average
West Sand Lake, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% lower than the U.S. average and 21.2% lower than the average for New York.

West Sand Lake, NY

Housing costs in West Sand Lake?
A typical home costs $307,700, which is 9.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.6% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Sand Lake costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 69.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford West Sand Lake?
To live comfortably in West Sand Lake, New York, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Sand Lake?
The cost of living in West Sand Lake, NY is overall higher than the national average. The median home value in the area is estimated to be around $170,000, which is roughly twice the national median. Rent prices are also high, averaging at least $1,200 monthly for a one bedroom apartment. Food and other basic necessities tend to be slightly more expensive than elsewhere as well. Despite these costs, many people still choose to live in West Sand Lake due to its small-town charm and close proximity to larger cities like Albany and Troy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest Sand LakeNew YorkUnited States
  95.8121.5100.0
  104.4103.8100
  117.2120.7100.0
  98.5127.9100.0
  $307,700$413,600$338,100
  105.1%115.9%100.0%
  97.9140.7100.0
  133.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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