Arcade, NY vs Long Lake, NY

Arcade is moderately more affordable than Long Lake, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Arcade scores 72 compared to 79 for Long Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Lake 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 $725/month in Long Lake — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Lake has cheaper rent, Arcade actually has lower median home values ($166,400 vs $257,500).

Median household income in Arcade is $57,255 compared to $72,750 in Long Lake (-21.3%). While Long Lake 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, more than the 12% in Long Lake.

Climate-wise, Arcade is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 39.7°F in Long Lake. Arcade receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 36.6" in Long Lake.