Cambridge, NY vs Chateaugay, NY

Chateaugay is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 80 compared to 72 for Chateaugay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,063/month compared to $865/month in Chateaugay — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chateaugay is more affordable at $122,100 median vs $184,200.

Median household income in Cambridge is $73,805 compared to $78,750 in Chateaugay (-6.3%). Chateaugay offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Chateaugay.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.3°F). Cambridge receives more rainfall at 38.6" per year compared to 30.9" in Chateaugay.