NYS Adults
Overall, would you describe the cost of living in New York State for the average family as very affordable, affordable, not very affordable, or not affordable at all?
Very affordable Affordable Not very affordable Not affordable at all
Row % Row % Row % Row %
NYS Adults 1% 25% 54% 19%
Region New York City 1% 24% 54% 20%
Suburbs 1% 16% 61% 22%
Upstate 2% 31% 51% 16%
Income Less $50,000 2% 29% 48% 21%
$50,000 to just under $100,000 1% 25% 60% 14%
$100,000 or more 1% 16% 61% 22%
Income Less than $50,000 2% 29% 48% 21%
$50,000 or more 1% 21% 60% 18%
Education Not college graduate 2% 27% 49% 22%
College graduate 1% 23% 61% 16%
Age Under 45 1% 31% 49% 19%
45 or older 2% 20% 59% 19%
Age 18 to 29 1% 38% 47% 14%
30 to 44 1% 24% 51% 23%
45 to 59 2% 16% 60% 22%
60 or older 2% 24% 57% 17%
Generation Millennials (18-30) 1% 38% 46% 15%
Gen X (31-46) 2% 24% 52% 22%
Baby Boomers (47-65) 2% 17% 59% 22%
Silent-Greatest (Over 65) 1% 25% 60% 14%
Race White 2% 23% 57% 18%
Non White 2% 29% 49% 21%
Gender Men 2% 26% 50% 22%
Women 1% 24% 58% 17%
Interview Type Landline 2% 22% 56% 21%
Cell Phone 1% 33% 50% 16%
NY1/YNN-Marist Poll NYS Adults: Interviews conducted October 25th through 27th, 2011, N=1030 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.