Bath, NY vs Middleport, NY

Middleport is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 68 compared to 64 for Middleport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $750/month compared to $708/month in Middleport — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middleport has cheaper rent, Bath actually has lower median home values ($104,300 vs $111,500).

Median household income in Bath is $45,514 compared to $62,981 in Middleport (-27.7%). Middleport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Middleport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48°F vs 48.8°F). Middleport receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 32.4" in Bath.