Ballston Spa, NY vs Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls is moderately more affordable than Ballston Spa, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Ballston Spa scores 90 compared to 81 for Glens Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ballston Spa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ballston Spa is $1,075/month compared to $1,050/month in Glens Falls — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glens Falls is more affordable at $195,800 median vs $281,600.

Median household income in Ballston Spa is $82,341 compared to $70,089 in Glens Falls (+17.5%). While Ballston Spa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ballston Spa spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Glens Falls.

Climate-wise, Ballston Spa is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 45.7°F in Glens Falls. Ballston Spa receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 38.2" in Glens Falls.