Amsterdam, NY vs Binghamton, NY

Binghamton is moderately more affordable than Amsterdam, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Amsterdam scores 73 compared to 68 for Binghamton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amsterdam can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amsterdam is $955/month compared to $867/month in Binghamton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Binghamton is more affordable at $117,400 median vs $119,800.

Median household income in Amsterdam is $50,193 compared to $44,331 in Binghamton (+13.2%). While Amsterdam is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amsterdam spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Binghamton.

Climate-wise, Amsterdam is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 46.3°F in Binghamton. Binghamton receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 40.7" in Amsterdam.