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Cost of Living in East Worcester, NY

Population: 265 | New York

82
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

East Worcester is 18% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
32
Home Values
98
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 82, East Worcester, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 29% below the New York state average of 111. East Worcester is a small community of 265 residents.

The median household income in East Worcester is $73,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to East Worcester. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.4°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 27°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches spread over roughly 139 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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
$73,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$97,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,022/mo

Everyday Prices in East Worcester

BLS Average Prices for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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
+32% vs US

Climate in East Worcester

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

49.4°F
Avg Temperature
40.7"
Rainfall / Year
139d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 33 36 45 59 71 79 84 82 74 62 49 38
Avg °F 24 27 36 48 60 68 73 71 64 51 41 30
Low °F 16 18 26 37 48 57 62 61 53 41 32 23
Rain" 2.6 2.3 3.1 3.1 3.4 4.1 4.6 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.0 3.3

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