Zip 12440 (High Falls, NY) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in High Falls, New York?
$7,080 / month
for a family, 31.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $84,960 for the year for a family.
$4,500 / month
for a single person, 5.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,000 for the year for a single person.

High Falls cost of living score
110.6
More expensive
10.6% higher
than the US average
9.0% lower
than the New York average
High Falls (zip 12440), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.0% higher than the average for New York.

Zip 12440 (High Falls, NY)

Housing costs in High Falls?
A typical home costs $444,100, which is 31.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.4% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in High Falls costs $1,760 per month, which is 23.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford High Falls?
To live comfortably in High Falls (zip 12440), New York, a minimum annual income of $84,960 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about High Falls?
The cost of living in 12440 High Falls, NY is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 110.3 which is 10.3 points higher than the US average score of 100. The median home price in this area is $245,800, while the median household income is around $85,856 – both above the national averages for these categories. Despite being more expensive than many other areas in America, 12440 High Falls still has an affordable cost of living due to its relative proximity to larger metropolitan areas such as Albany and New York City.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHigh FallsNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  105.4  Unlock100.0
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  124.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  118.2  Unlock100.0
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  137.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 17 years ago

High Falls could easily be described as the prettiest little down in America. I'm not kidding - its beautiful. The river, the mountains, the fresh, clean air. And  More

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