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Cost of Living in New Paltz, NY

Population: 8,028 | New York

117
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

New Paltz is 17% more expensive than the national average.

124
Housing
130
Home Values
100
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$59,375
vs US Median ($75,149)
-21%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,630/mo
Median Home Value
$397,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,610/mo

Everyday Prices in New Paltz

BLS Average Prices for the Kingston, 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 New Paltz

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.5°F
Avg Temperature
41.9"
Rainfall / Year
132d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36 39 48 61 71 80 85 83 75 63 51 41
Avg °F 27 29 38 49 60 68 74 72 64 52 42 32
Low °F 18 20 27 38 48 57 62 61 53 41 32 24
Rain" 2.8 2.2 3.1 3.6 3.5 3.9 3.8 4.3 4.3 3.7 3.3 3.4

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