Cost of Living in Erie County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $48,953.

Median family income: $96,230.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

44thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$96,230

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Erie County, NY.

$11,916 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,953

Per year

  • Housing:$11,916
  • Transport:$11,442
  • Taxes:$9,864
  • Healthcare:$6,043
  • Other Costs:$5,118
  • Food:$4,569
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New York

1Chautauqua County, NY
$43,876
2Cattaraugus County, NY
$45,441
3Franklin County, NY
$45,987
4Allegany County, NY
$46,204
5Genesee County, NY
$46,380

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Cost of Living in Erie County, NY (2026)