Germantown, NY Cost of Living


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Germantown cost of living score
105.3
More expensive
5.3% higher
than the US average
13.3% lower
than the New York average
Germantown, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% higher than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for New York.

Germantown, NY

Housing costs in Germantown?
A typical home costs $506,200, which is 49.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Germantown costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 83.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Germantown?
To live comfortably in Germantown, New York, a minimum annual income of $96,840 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Germantown?
The cost of living in Germantown, NY is relatively high. According to the Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Germantown is nearly 30% higher than the national average. The median home price for the area is around $225,000 and rent prices are on the rise as well. Although housing prices may be a bit steep, there are many other amenities that make Germantown an attractive place to live. Groceries, health care, utilities, and transportation are all very affordable compared to other towns in New York State. Overall, Germantown offers a unique balance between affordability and convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGermantownNew YorkUnited States
  105.3121.5100.0
  105.1103.8100
  115.9120.7100.0
  109.1127.9100.0
  $506,200$413,600$338,100
  121.0%115.9%100.0%
  93.0140.7100.0
  138.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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