Tompkins County, NY Cost of Living


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Tompkins cost of living score
93.6
Less expensive
6.4% lower
than the US average
23.0% lower
than the New York average
Tompkins New Y County, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.4% lower than the U.S. average and 23.0% lower than the average for New York.

Tompkins County, NY

Housing costs in Tompkins?
A typical home costs $299,500, which is 11.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.6% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tompkins costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Tompkins?
To live comfortably in Tompkins New Y County, New York, a minimum annual income of $57,240 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tompkins?
The cost of living in Tompkins, NY County is quite affordable compared to the US average. With a median house value of $299,500 and a cost of living index of 93.6, it is 7.4 points lower than the US average index of 100. This makes Tompkins an attractive choice for those looking to settle down in an area with accessible housing prices and a low cost of living relative to other areas in the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTompkinsNew YorkUnited States
  93.6121.5100.0
  102.3103.8100
  116.3120.7100.0
  83.3127.9100.0
  $299,500$413,600$338,100
  99.0%115.9%100.0%
  84.7140.7100.0
  151.6121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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