Catskill, NY vs Union Springs, NY

Union Springs is moderately more affordable than Catskill, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Catskill scores 87 compared to 76 for Union Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catskill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catskill is $1,072/month compared to $875/month in Union Springs — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union Springs is more affordable at $163,400 median vs $228,700.

Median household income in Catskill is $73,906 compared to $95,282 in Union Springs (-22.4%). Union Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Catskill spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Union Springs.