Apalachin, NY vs Fultonville, NY

Apalachin is moderately more affordable than Fultonville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Apalachin scores 72 compared to 80 for Fultonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fultonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Apalachin is $871/month compared to $1,025/month in Fultonville — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Apalachin has cheaper rent, Fultonville actually has lower median home values ($150,000 vs $160,800).

Median household income in Apalachin is $79,919 compared to $87,386 in Fultonville (-8.5%). The higher salaries in Fultonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Apalachin spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Fultonville.

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