Cost of Living in Vassar College, NY

With a cost of living index of 101, Vassar College, NY is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 11% below the New York state average of 111. Vassar College is a small community of 3,276 residents.

The median household income in Vassar College is $119,836, which is 59% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.