1. Kensington, NY
Cost of Living: 78 (Average = 100)
Average income: $33,152
21 miles to NYC
With a cost of living well below the average, it’s no surprise Kensington is at the top of this list of most affordable places to live near NYC. The average income is a little low, but if you work in the city it could offset this. It’s cheap to rent an apartment, but the commute is a tad longer than some others listed.
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For a city life without living in the confines of a city, the 15 most affordable places to live near NYC are the best of the best. Your cost of living goes down and quality of living goes up. Where would you rather live?
