Study Reveals The 10 Cheapest Places To Live In New York [RANKED]

Looking for a place to reduce your overall cost of living? Consider these 10 New York towns and cities, including 2 in the Capital Region.

Let's face it: no matter your financial situation, we all have one thing in common: our overall cost of living has skyrocketed over the years.

Groceries, utilities, and well - pretty much everything - have gotten more expensive.

Of all of our expenses, housing is still the biggest monthly expense for most. While it is the hardest monthly expense to adjust, the cost-benefit can be felt the most if a move to a cheaper hometown is feasible.

See The 10 Cheapest Places To Live In New York State

The real estate gurus at Houzeo have done the homework and determined the 10 cheapest places to live in New York. Researchers looked at several data points including median home values, average rents, and household income to compile these 10 most affordable cities and towns.

One would expect mostly smaller towns on this list where the cost of living tends to be lower.

That is certainly true of several of the towns listed here. But, if you are looking for affordable living in a city setting, several Upstate New York cities are listed here. 7 of the 10 entries below have a population of 45,000 or more.