Bath, NY vs Peru, NY

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bath is 26.7% cheaper than Peru. With a cost index of 68 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bath to Peru should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $750/month compared to $1,262/month in Peru — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bath is more affordable at $104,300 median vs $214,700.

Median household income in Bath is $45,514 compared to $69,671 in Peru (-34.7%). While Peru is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Peru.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48°F vs 45.3°F). Bath receives more rainfall at 32.4" per year compared to 30.9" in Peru.