Cost of Living in South Glens Falls, NY

With a cost of living index of 83, South Glens Falls, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the New York state average of 111. South Glens Falls is a small community of 3,739 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in South Glens Falls's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,100 (17% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $189,800 (38% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in South Glens Falls is $57,865, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.