Cost of Living in Monroe County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $52,048.

Median family income: $99,834.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

27thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$99,834

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Monroe County, NY.

$12,544 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,048

Per year

  • Housing:$12,544
  • Transport:$11,765
  • Taxes:$10,659
  • Healthcare:$7,243
  • Other Costs:$5,302
  • Food:$4,535
  • 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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