Cost of Living in Elizabethtown, NY

Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data

Cost of Living Overview

Overall Index

97.9

100 = national avg

-2.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$43,079

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$101,823

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
89.2
Food
102.1
Transportation
104.3
Healthcare
101.7
Utilities
99.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$903

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,185

per month

The overall cost of living index in Elizabethtown is 97.9, which is 2.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,079 per year to cover basic expenses.