Caledonia, NY vs Strykersville, NY

Strykersville is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 77 compared to 73 for Strykersville, 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 $792/month in Strykersville — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Strykersville has cheaper rent, Caledonia actually has lower median home values ($169,700 vs $186,700).

Median household income in Caledonia is $89,583 compared to $86,250 in Strykersville (+3.9%). The higher salaries in Caledonia partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Strykersville.