Cost of living in Corning, New York
Steuben County, NY
Population 93,034 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Corning
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Corning
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Corning
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Corning
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Corning
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Corning
State and local tax rates for New York.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Corning
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Corning
What it costs to live in Corning each month.
- Rent $834
- Energy $208
- Water $55
- Groceries $404
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $524
- State tax $179
- Rent $1,013
- Energy $250
- Water $65
- Groceries $669
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $729
- State tax $283
- Rent $1,308
- Energy $312
- Water $75
- Groceries $1,016
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $729
- State tax $283
Frequently asked questions about Corning
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Corning?
In Corning, New York, a one-bedroom apartment averages $834 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,013 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,308 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Corning?
In Corning, New York, the average household income is $64,740 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,075 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Corning?
The estimated cost of living in Corning, New York is approximately $3,004 per month for a single person, $4,293 for a couple, $6,793 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Corning?
The combined sales tax rate in Corning, New York is 8.52%, which includes the New York state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 4.52%.
Is Corning an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Corning, New York would need approximately $3,004 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,740 per year ($5,395 per month). Corning has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Corning?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Corning, New York is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Corning?
The average home value in Corning, New York is $128,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,245, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Corning compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP