Cost of Living in Sparrow Bush, NY

With a cost of living index of 96, Sparrow Bush, NY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the New York state average of 111. Sparrow Bush is a small community of 1,178 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Sparrow Bush's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,325 (0% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $215,300 (29% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.9x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Sparrow Bush is $55,820, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.