Erie County, NY Cost of Living


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Erie cost of living score
92.1
Less expensive
7.9% lower
than the US average
24.2% lower
than the New York average
Erie New Y County, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.2% lower than the average for New York.

Erie County, NY

Housing costs in Erie?
A typical home costs $231,300, which is 31.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.1% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Erie 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 Erie?
To live comfortably in Erie New Y County, New York, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Erie?
Erie, NY County is significantly more affordable than the US average when it comes to housing and cost of living. The median house value in Erie is $231,300 which is over $100,000 less than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Erie County is 92.1 compared to the US average of 100 – making living in this county nearly 8% cheaper than the national standard. This affordability makes Erie a great place for families looking for an area with lower housing costs and a lower cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesErieNew YorkUnited States
  92.1121.5100.0
  101103.8100
  105.2120.7100.0
  75.1127.9100.0
  $231,300$413,600$338,100
  102.2%115.9%100.0%
  97.8140.7100.0
  132.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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