Cost of Living in Sullivan County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $52,586.

Median family income: $88,086.

Affordability Snapshot

NY County Median

$50,878

State Rank

25thMost expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Median Income

$88,086

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Sullivan County, NY.

$13,627 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,586

Per year

  • Transport:$13,627
  • Housing:$11,340
  • Taxes:$10,797
  • Healthcare:$7,933
  • Other Costs:$4,793
  • Food:$4,096
  • 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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