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Cost of Living in Virgil, NY

Population: 190 | New York

93
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Virgil is 7% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
100
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Virgil, NY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 93, Virgil, NY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the New York state average of 111. Virgil is a small community of 190 residents.

The median household income in Virgil is $59,735, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Ithaca, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$59,735
vs US Median ($75,149)
-21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$218,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,108/mo

Everyday Prices in Virgil

BLS Average Prices for the Ithaca, 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
+31% vs US

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