Cost of Living in Cohoes, NY
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
110.0
100 = national avg
+10.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,380
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$114,353
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing133.0
Food97.5
Transportation94.9
Healthcare98.0
Utilities105.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,417
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,702
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cohoes is 110.0, which is 10.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 133.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,380 per year to cover basic expenses.