14 WNY Cities Among Cheapest Places To Live In New York

As prices continue to climb for pretty much everything, Western New Yorkers are looking for ways to save money. President Trump has said there isn't anything he will do to bring down grocery prices, so NY families will likely see increased food costs in 2025.  I fully expect the prices of consumer goods, utilities, electronics, health insurance, and even rent prices to increase next year. There is some good news...if you're willing to move or if you already live in one of these places.

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Money Inc. put together a list of the 50 Most Affordable Places to Live in New York and 14 in WNY made it.

Which City Is The Most Expensive In New York State?

Most of us New Yorkers already know the answer to that question...NYC, duh! I lived in NYC two decades ago and it was expensive then! I always see the apartment tours in the city on social media and get reminded why I no longer live there. A two feet by 10 feet shoe box, with no kitchen or bathroom, will cost like $5000 per month. NYC residents do generally make more money, but the cost of living cancels it out in my opinion. I would much rather live in an affordable city and have money to travel to NYC.

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14 WNY Cities Are Among The Cheapest To Live In New York

Overall, it's safe to say that WNY is among the most affordable places to live in the state. While WNY might not have all of the amenities as NYC, there are lots of amazing things about our area that you can't get in the big city. As a resident of Buffalo, I can say the food is affordable and delicious!

These 14 Western New York Cities Are Among 50 Most Affordable In NY:

48. Kenmore

Kenmore is located just north of North Buffalo. It has a population of around 15,000 people.

46. Batavia

Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of approximately 15,000 people.

36. Niagara

Niagara is a town located in Niagara County.

35. Tonawanda

Tonawanda is located in Niagara County. The small village has a population of around 15,000 people.

34. North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda is also located in Niagara County.

33. Dunkirk

Dunkirk, which is located in Chautauqua County, has a population of approximately 12,000.

32. Lackawanna

Lackawanna is south of Buffalo, along Lake Erie.

24. Lockport

Lockport is another affordable place to live located in Niagara County.

23. Jamestown

Jamestown is south of Buffalo in Chautauqua County.

22. Olean

Olean is in the Southern Tier area of WNY, very close to the Pennsylvania border. It is located about an hour and a half south of Buffalo.

16. Cheektowaga

Cheektowaga is located right outside of Buffalo.

13. Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is around a 30-minute drive from Buffalo.

2. Rochester

While technically in the Finger Lakes Region, the Roc is Buffalo's twin city, so I'm including it.

1. Buffalo

Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State, second only to NYC. Located right off Lake Erie, Buffalo has a lot of culture, history, sports, and fun to offer in addition to affordability.

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