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Is Williamsville, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,54912% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$106,610about $8,884/month · 22% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$278,90016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.4 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 61.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,960 a year. That is $30 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 97 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williamsville
$1,549
Lake Mohegan
$3,172
New Hempstead
$1,866
Country Knolls
$1,320
Albion
$972
Firthcliffe
$2,057
Malone
$907

How much do households earn in Williamsville?

Under $25k
7.0%
$25k–50k
22.7%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
25.0%
$150k+
10.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamsville

SizeWilliamsvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,342$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,534$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,279$1,698

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

How expensive is Williamsville 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 Williamsville, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Williamsville

🏛️ Property tax$6,436a year · 2.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$92a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamsville

Commute to work15.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree61.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $386 a month less.

Renting
$1,549
Owning
$1,935

Owning assumes a typical $278,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamsville, NY?

Renting in Williamsville costs a median of about $1,549 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Williamsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,960 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamsville cheap or expensive?

Williamsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $106,610. It ranks 97th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamsville?

The median homeowner in Williamsville pays $6,436 a year in property taxes, about 2.31% of the median home value.

Is Williamsville 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 Williamsville?

The median home value in Williamsville is $278,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,469 people live in Williamsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.