Cost of Living in Alfred, NY

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
33%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Alfred New York National
Cost of living96121100
Groceries106106100
Health care107110100
Housing67144100
Transportation114113100
Utilities110112100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109111100
Household Items106106100
Education & Childcare113118100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Alfred is 20% lower than the New York average
  • The cost of living in Alfred is 4% lower than the national average
  • Alfred housing is 33% lower than the national average
  • New York general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • New York state income tax is 54% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$85,087$7,091$1,985$2,553
      Renters$27,688$2,307$646$831
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Alfred, NY, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Alfred homeowners, is $85,087. This would allow for a maximum of $1,985 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $27,688 which would result in a maximum of $646 to be spent on rental costs.

      New York Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      New York 4% 8.875%

      New York Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      New York 4% 10.9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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