Almond, NY vs Hadley, NY

Almond is moderately more affordable than Hadley, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Almond scores 72 compared to 79 for Hadley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hadley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Almond is $963/month compared to $950/month in Hadley — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hadley has cheaper rent, Almond actually has lower median home values ($77,800 vs $188,600).

Median household income in Almond is $51,667 compared to $79,554 in Hadley (-35.1%). While Hadley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Almond spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Hadley.

Climate-wise, Almond is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 45.7°F in Hadley. Hadley receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 29" in Almond.