Ithaca Metro Area, NY Cost of Living


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Ithaca cost of living score
93.5
Less expensive
6.5% lower
than the US average
23.0% lower
than the New York average
Ithaca New Y Metro Area, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.5% lower than the U.S. average and 23.0% lower than the average for New York.

Ithaca Metro Area, NY

Housing costs in Ithaca?
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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca?
To live comfortably in Ithaca New Y Metro Area, 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 Ithaca?
The cost of living in Ithaca, NY Metro Area is much lower than the US average, with a cost of living index rating of 93.5 compared to 100 nationwide. This means that residents of this area benefit from significantly reduced living costs when compared to the rest of the country on average. Additionally, the median value for homes in this region is $299,500 which is far below the national average of $338,100. These factors combined make Ithaca, NY Metro Area an attractive area for those looking for a great place to live and save money at the same time.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIthacaNew YorkUnited States
  93.5121.5100.0
  102.3103.8100
  116.3120.7100.0
  83.0127.9100.0
  $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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