What is the cost of living in Tonawanda, NY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Tonawanda has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to New York, Tonawanda has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than New York's index of 121.
The standard of living in Tonawanda ranks as #30 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in New York. By definition, that implies Tonawanda ranks as the #306 most expensive place in the Empire State.
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Tonawanda Cost Of Living Vs. New York
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Tonawanda. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Tonawanda is 106.
The Groceries index in Tonawanda is 107.
The Health index in Tonawanda is 69.
The Housing index in Tonawanda is 110.
The Transportation index in Tonawanda is 112.
The Utilities index in Tonawanda is 112.
| Living Expense | Tonawanda | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 111 | 100 |
Tonawanda Cost Of Living Compared To New York Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Tonawanda, NY Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in New York, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Tonawanda is $208,006.
The Median Rent in Tonawanda is $835.
The Median Income in Tonawanda is $58,326.
The Home Value To Income in Tonawanda is 3.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Tonawanda is 0.17x.
