Batavia, NY vs Malone, NY

Malone is moderately more affordable than Batavia, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 75 compared to 69 for Malone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batavia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $897/month compared to $793/month in Malone — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malone is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $139,700.

Median household income in Batavia is $57,150 compared to $59,489 in Malone (-3.9%). Malone offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Malone.

Climate-wise, Batavia is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 44.1°F in Malone. Batavia receives more rainfall at 35.1" per year compared to 33.9" in Malone.