Arcade, NY vs Bath, NY

Bath is moderately more affordable than Arcade, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Arcade scores 72 compared to 68 for Bath, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcade is $735/month compared to $750/month in Bath — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arcade has cheaper rent, Bath actually has lower median home values ($104,300 vs $166,400).

Median household income in Arcade is $57,255 compared to $45,514 in Bath (+25.8%). While Arcade is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcade spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Bath.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 48°F). Arcade receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 32.4" in Bath.