Ballston Spa, NY vs Kenmore, NY

Kenmore is moderately more affordable than Ballston Spa, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Ballston Spa scores 90 compared to 80 for Kenmore, 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 $1,035/month in Kenmore — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenmore is more affordable at $192,600 median vs $281,600.

Median household income in Ballston Spa is $82,341 compared to $75,768 in Kenmore (+8.7%). The higher salaries in Ballston Spa partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ballston Spa spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Kenmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 48.8°F). Kenmore receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 40.7" in Ballston Spa.