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.
Median Household Income
$68,613
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,055
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$185,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
94.9
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,105
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,139
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,343
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,640
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
54
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,073
Per month
Avg Home Value
$219,600
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Cheektowaga?
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.
What is the median rent in Cheektowaga?
The median gross rent in Cheektowaga is $1,055 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Cheektowaga?
The median household income in Cheektowaga is $68,613 per year.
What is the median home value in Cheektowaga?
The median home value in Cheektowaga is $185,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Cheektowaga?
Air quality data for Cheektowaga is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Cheektowaga?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
