Rensselaer County, NY Cost of Living


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Rensselaer cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
21.2% lower
than the New York average
Rensselaer New Y County, 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.

Rensselaer County, NY

Housing costs in Rensselaer?
A typical home costs $257,000, which is 24.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.9% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rensselaer costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Rensselaer?
To live comfortably in Rensselaer New Y County, New York, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rensselaer?
The cost of living in Rensselaer, NY County is lower than the national average. The median house value in the county stands at $257,000 compared to the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in Rensselaer is 95.8 which is lower than the United States average of 100. This makes Rensselaer an attractive place for those looking to purchase a home or relocate while still living a comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRensselaerNew YorkUnited States
  95.8121.5100.0
  101.9103.8100
  117.2120.7100.0
  79.3127.9100.0
  $257,000$413,600$338,100
  105.1%115.9%100.0%
  96.4140.7100.0
  132.7121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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