Bath, NY vs St. Johnsville, NY

Bath, NY and St. Johnsville, NY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Bath scores 68 while St. Johnsville scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $750/month compared to $767/month in St. Johnsville — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bath has cheaper rent, St. Johnsville actually has lower median home values ($81,300 vs $104,300).

Median household income in Bath is $45,514 compared to $49,211 in St. Johnsville (-7.5%). St. Johnsville 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 18.7% in St. Johnsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48°F vs 46.7°F). St. Johnsville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 32.4" in Bath.