Bath, NY vs West Carthage, NY

Bath is moderately more affordable than West Carthage, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 68 compared to 75 for West Carthage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Carthage 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 $945/month in West Carthage — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bath is more affordable at $104,300 median vs $172,900.

Median household income in Bath is $45,514 compared to $49,074 in West Carthage (-7.3%). The higher salaries in West Carthage partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in West Carthage.