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WalletHub reached out to Hudson Valley Post let us know that many hometowns in New York made its 2024 list of "Best Small Cities in America."

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"One of the best perks of living in a city with a relatively small population is affordability," WalletHub states. "Small-city life can be best for those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, to name just a few of its advantages."

These 21 New York Cities Made WalletHub's 2024 list of 'Best Small Cities in America'

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These 21 New York Cities Made WalletHub's 2024 list of 'Best Small Cities in America'

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Nearly two dozen cities in New York made the upper crust of the list and one of them even made the top 99th percentile in the entire country - tying at #1!

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“Moving from a bustling metropolis to a small city could drastically cut down your cost of living. On top of that, the best small cities offer strong job markets, high-quality education, good health care, safe living conditions and plenty of local flair to help you achieve a high quality of life. While small cities may lack some advantages of big cities, like robust public transportation systems, they make up for these shortcomings in other areas," WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo told Hudson Valley Post.

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Cost Of Living Nearly Half-Price In Small Hometowns In New York

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According to WalletHub, the cost of living for a two-parent, two-child family in a small New York town is as low as $7,000 per month. While, the cost for the same family in New York City is nearly twice as much, $13,300.

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WalletHub analyzed over 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability.

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Key factors include housing costs, school-system quality and the number of restaurants per capita.

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