Cheektowaga, New York has an overall cost of living index of 94.9, which is 5.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, while the typical home is valued around $185,500. Households earn a median of $68,613 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$68,613
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,055
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$185,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
94.9
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,105
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,139
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,343
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,640
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.9
Goods
97.4
Rents / Housing
76.0
Services
128.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $125,020 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,740 |
| Elementary Teacher | $74,270 |
| Electrician | $75,000 |
| Accountant | $91,260 |
| Plumber | $74,360 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,700 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,810 |
| Operations Manager | $129,460 |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,270 |
| Health Services Manager | $154,110 |
| Truck Driver | $59,150 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $111,950 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,056
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,028
Per month
Avg Home Value
$160,667
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 14043 | — | $1,025 | $172,000 |
| ZIP 14206 | — | $832 | $99,200 |
| ZIP 14211 | — | $951 | $72,700 |
| ZIP 14215 | — | $932 | $93,100 |
| ZIP 14221 | — | $1,452 | $279,800 |
| ZIP 14224 | — | $1,049 | $203,200 |
| ZIP 14225 | — | $894 | $140,400 |
| ZIP 14226 | — | $1,071 | $213,900 |
| ZIP 14227 | — | $1,047 | $171,700 |
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
219
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
166
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.3%
Cheektowaga has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.9. The US national average is 100, so Cheektowaga is 5.1 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Cheektowaga is $1,055 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Cheektowaga is $68,613 per year.
The median home value in Cheektowaga is $185,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Cheektowaga is not yet available.
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
