Cayuga Heights, NY vs Suffern, NY

Cayuga Heights is moderately more affordable than Suffern, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Cayuga Heights scores 119 compared to 131 for Suffern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Suffern can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cayuga Heights is $1,347/month compared to $2,068/month in Suffern — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cayuga Heights has cheaper rent, Suffern actually has lower median home values ($350,200 vs $523,600).

Median household income in Cayuga Heights is $137,132 compared to $100,737 in Suffern (+36.1%). Cayuga Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cayuga Heights spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Suffern.