salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 30.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes. Most households rent (85%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,200 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 85 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kaser?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kaser
| Size | Kaser | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,239 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,634 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kaser overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kaser, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kaser
Life in Kaser
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kaser?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,605 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $877,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $87,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kaser, NY?
Renting in Kaser costs a median of about $1,480 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Kaser?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,200 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaser cheap or expensive?
Kaser is rated Expensive: rent takes 61.3% of the typical household income of $28,956. It ranks 85th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kaser?
The median homeowner in Kaser pays $9,129 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Kaser more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kaser?
The median home value in Kaser is $877,000, about 30.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,694 people live in Kaser. Numbers are typical (middle) values.