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Thecost of livingin The Empire State is 26% higher than the national average, according to RentCafe.
And housing costs are dramatically more than that 75% higher.
It boasts a wide range ofbeautiful natural sceneryand is an economic powerhouse with a healthy job market.
These are the 15 cities in The Empire State thatranked the highest in safety and affordability.
Using the mortgage and expenditure costs, the average cost of living can be calculated for each city.
Using the violent and property crime data, the crime rates per 1,000 residents can be calculated.
All the scores were summed and sorted to show the cheapest and safest cities in New York.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of Aug. 26, 2024.
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