Cost of Living in Orange County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $61,958.

Median family income: $113,255.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$113,255

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Orange County, NY.

$16,011 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$61,958

Per year

  • Housing:$16,011
  • Taxes:$13,870
  • Transport:$13,537
  • Healthcare:$7,883
  • Other Costs:$6,318
  • Food:$4,339
  • 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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