Cost of Living in Richmond County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $84,604.

Median family income: $117,811.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$117,811

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Richmond County, NY.

$26,778 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$84,604

Per year

  • Housing:$26,778
  • Taxes:$21,918
  • Transport:$12,660
  • Other Costs:$9,722
  • Healthcare:$8,992
  • 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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Cost of Living in Richmond County, NY (2026)