Arcade, NY vs Star Lake, NY

Star Lake is moderately more affordable than Arcade, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Arcade scores 72 compared to 65 for Star Lake, 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 $731/month in Star Lake — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Star Lake is more affordable at $83,600 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Arcade is $57,255 compared to $59,286 in Star Lake (-3.4%). Star Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcade spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Star Lake.