Zip 12092 (Howes Cave, NY) Cost of Living


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Howes Cave cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
27.2% lower
than the New York average
Howes Cave (zip 12092), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 27.2% lower than the average for New York.

Zip 12092 (Howes Cave, NY)

Housing costs in Howes Cave?
A typical home costs $184,700, which is 45.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.3% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Howes Cave costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 66.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Howes Cave?
To live comfortably in Howes Cave (zip 12092), New York, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Howes Cave?
The cost of living in 12092 Howes Cave, NY is slightly higher than the US average. The median home price in the area is around $133,000, and monthly rent costs typically range between $850-1,300 for a one-bedroom apartment. Basic utilities such as electricity and water can cost around $120-$150 a month depending on usage. Groceries are more expensive than the national average and gasoline prices are about 5% higher. Sales tax in Schoharie County is 8%, which may add to the overall cost of living in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHowes CaveNew YorkUnited States
  88.5121.5100.0
  97.6103.8100
  115.4120.7100.0
  50.1127.9100.0
  $184,700$413,600$338,100
  107.6%115.9%100.0%
  105.0140.7100.0
  107.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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