Cost of Living in West End, NY

With a cost of living index of 89, West End, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the New York state average of 111. West End is a small community of 1,744 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in West End's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,347 (2% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $145,400 (52% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in West End is $72,647, which is 3% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.