Baldwinsville, NY vs Clarence, NY

Clarence is moderately more affordable than Baldwinsville, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Baldwinsville scores 87 compared to 81 for Clarence, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwinsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwinsville is $1,271/month compared to $803/month in Clarence — a 58% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarence has cheaper rent, Baldwinsville actually has lower median home values ($183,600 vs $288,600).

Median household income in Baldwinsville is $80,104 compared to $87,344 in Clarence (-8.3%). Clarence offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwinsville spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Clarence.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 48.8°F). Clarence receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 39.9" in Baldwinsville.