Binghamton, NY at a glance
Median household income
$45,578$3,798 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Binghamton, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Binghamton, NY? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Binghamton, NY MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | 20.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $868 | $10,416 | $34,720 | 22.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | 29% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,412 | $16,944 | $56,480 | 37.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,622 | $19,464 | $64,880 | 42.7% |
What a typical income covers in Binghamton, NY
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $45,578 a year ($3,798 a month before tax).
What $45,578 leaves after New York taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Binghamton, NY: common questions
What is the median household income in Binghamton, NY?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Binghamton, NY is $45,578 per year (approximately $3,798 per month).
What is the average rent in Binghamton, NY?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $783 for a studio, $868 for one bedroom, $1,103 for two, $1,412 for three and $1,622 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Binghamton, NY expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 92.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Binghamton, NY?
To keep a $1,103 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $44,120 a year, or $3,677 a month. That is 97% of what the typical household in Binghamton, NY earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Binghamton, NY?
On the local median income of $45,578 ($3,798 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,899 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,139 for everything else and $760 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,103 takes 58% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Binghamton, NY?
Homes in New York paid 29.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $265. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.