Caledonia, NY vs Madrid, NY

Madrid is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 77 compared to 73 for Madrid, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $961/month compared to $850/month in Madrid — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madrid is more affordable at $136,700 median vs $169,700.

Median household income in Caledonia is $89,583 compared to $88,500 in Madrid (+1.2%). Caledonia does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Madrid.

Climate-wise, Caledonia is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 44.6°F in Madrid. Madrid receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 35.1" in Caledonia.