Black River, NY vs Hampton Manor, NY

Black River is moderately more affordable than Hampton Manor, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Black River scores 78 compared to 89 for Hampton Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton Manor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black River is $957/month compared to $1,197/month in Hampton Manor — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black River is more affordable at $211,000 median vs $223,300.

Median household income in Black River is $81,111 compared to $105,504 in Hampton Manor (-23.1%). While Hampton Manor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Black River spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Hampton Manor.

Climate-wise, Hampton Manor is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 45.3°F in Black River. Hampton Manor receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 37.1" in Black River.