Cost of Living in Washingtonville, NY

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
31%
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 Washingtonville New York National
Cost of living116121100
Groceries106106100
Health care111110100
Housing131144100
Transportation111113100
Utilities111112100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108111100
Household Items107106100
Education & Childcare112118100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Washingtonville is 4% lower than the New York average
  • The cost of living in Washingtonville is 16% higher than the national average
  • Washingtonville housing is 31% higher 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$163,205$13,600$3,808$4,897
      Renters$35,612$2,968$831$1,068
      The affordability of the housing market in Washingtonville, NY as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Washingtonville homeowners, the median income is $163,205. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $3,808 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $35,612. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $831 for their rent related monthly 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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