Addison, NY vs Leicester, NY

Addison is moderately more affordable than Leicester, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Addison scores 67 compared to 77 for Leicester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leicester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Addison is $770/month compared to $1,040/month in Leicester — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Addison is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $133,900.

Median household income in Addison is $53,512 compared to $78,333 in Leicester (-31.7%). While Leicester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Addison spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Leicester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48°F vs 49.5°F). Addison receives more rainfall at 32.4" per year compared to 29" in Leicester.