Queensbury, NY Cost of Living


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Queensbury cost of living score
98.4
Less expensive
1.6% lower
than the US average
19.0% lower
than the New York average
Queensbury, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.6% lower than the U.S. average and 19.0% lower than the average for New York.

Queensbury, NY

Housing costs in Queensbury?
A typical home costs $315,200, which is 6.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Queensbury costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Queensbury?
To live comfortably in Queensbury, New York, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Queensbury?
The cost of living in Queensbury, NY is quite affordable. The median home value for Queensbury is around $220,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $231,200. Additionally, the median household income in Queensbury is around $54,500 per year. This makes it a very livable city relative to much of the rest of the state. Other factors that contribute to cost of living including housing prices are food costs and taxes, both of which are quite low when compared to other parts of New York State. All these factors combined make Queensbury an ideal place to live for those on a moderate budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesQueensburyNew YorkUnited States
  98.4121.5100.0
  103.7103.8100
  115.2120.7100.0
  93.1127.9100.0
  $315,200$413,600$338,100
  114.2%115.9%100.0%
  95.0140.7100.0
  132.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here since October 2021, and I can’t wait to leave. This place is beyond boring. There aren’t many stores, and the mall they have is a run-down ghost town.  More

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Don't take it for granted. I was born(1980) and raised in Queensbury til 1998. I thought that the Glens Falls area sucked until I moved to Manchester NH. At first it  More

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Over 11 years ago

New York is too  More

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