| Index | Machias | New York | National |
| Cost of living | 102 | 121 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 106 | 100 |
| Health care | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Housing | 84 | 144 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 112 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Household Items | 106 | 106 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 117 | 118 | 100 |

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| Household index | |
| Educare index |
| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $79,824 | $6,652 | $1,862 | $2,395 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| New York | 4% | 8.875% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| New York | 4% | 10.9% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Yorkshire, NY | 1,031 | 85 | 14.9% |
| Rushford, NY | 419 | 86 | 13.5% |
| West Valley, NY | 597 | 91 | 8.9% |
| Cuba, NY | 1,494 | 91 | 8.6% |
| Delevan, NY | 1,313 | 92 | 8.2% |
| Machias, NY | 585 | 102 | 1.9% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Hatfield, AR | 585 | 81 | 18.8% |
| Lee, FL | 585 | 85 | 15.2% |
| Dexter, IA | 585 | 91 | 8.6% |
| Hecker, IL | 585 | 90 | 9.6% |
| Hutsonville, IL | 585 | 81 | 18.7% |
| Machias, NY | 585 | 102 | 1.9% |