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Cost of Living in Brewerton, NY

Population: 4,466 | New York

89
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Brewerton is 11% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
62
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Brewerton, NY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 89, Brewerton, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the New York state average of 111. Brewerton is a small community of 4,466 residents.

The median household income in Brewerton is $91,164, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brewerton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.5°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 27°F. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches spread over roughly 174 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Syracuse, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$91,164
vs US Median ($75,149)
+21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$188,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,115/mo

Everyday Prices in Brewerton

BLS Average Prices for the Syracuse, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.03
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.25
Electricity
per kWh
+31% vs US

Climate in Brewerton

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.5°F
Avg Temperature
39.9"
Rainfall / Year
174d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 32 34 42 56 69 77 82 80 73 60 48 37
Avg °F 24 26 34 46 58 67 72 70 63 51 41 30
Low °F 17 18 25 36 47 57 62 60 53 42 33 24
Rain" 2.6 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.4 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.4 3.9 3.2 3.3

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