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Is North Tonawanda, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23630% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,217about $6,018/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$197,20041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,440 a year. That is $24 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 43 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Tonawanda
$1,236
Middletown
$1,994
Harrison
$3,192
Franklin Square
$2,319
Port Chester
$2,218
Oceanside
$3,630
Bay Shore
$3,378

How much do households earn in North Tonawanda?

Under $25k
15.2%
$25k–50k
23.4%
$50k–100k
35.7%
$100k–150k
13.5%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Tonawanda

SizeNorth TonawandaU.S. average
Studio$928$1,338
1 bedroom$892$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,025$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,276$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,151$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is North Tonawanda overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Tonawanda, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Tonawanda

🏛️ Property tax$4,636a year · 2.35% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$105a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Tonawanda

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Tonawanda?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $132 a month less.

Renting
$1,236
Owning
$1,368

Owning assumes a typical $197,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Tonawanda, NY?

Renting in North Tonawanda costs a median of about $1,236 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in North Tonawanda?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Tonawanda cheap or expensive?

North Tonawanda is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $72,217. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Tonawanda?

The median homeowner in North Tonawanda pays $4,636 a year in property taxes, about 2.35% of the median home value.

Is North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda?

The median home value in North Tonawanda is $197,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

30,198 people live in North Tonawanda. Numbers are typical (middle) values.