Cost of Living in Mountain Lodge Park, NY

With a cost of living index of 97, Mountain Lodge Park, NY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the New York state average of 111. Mountain Lodge Park is a small community of 1,957 residents.

The median household income in Mountain Lodge Park is $61,605, which is 18% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Mountain Lodge Park. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.4°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 41 inches spread over roughly 145 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher 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.