Central Square, NY vs Lime Lake, NY

Lime Lake is moderately more affordable than Central Square, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Central Square scores 77 compared to 72 for Lime Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Central Square can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Central Square is $906/month compared to $870/month in Lime Lake — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lime Lake is more affordable at $109,000 median vs $191,000.

Median household income in Central Square is $67,232 compared to $43,994 in Lime Lake (+52.8%). While Central Square is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Central Square spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Lime Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 46.4°F). Central Square receives more rainfall at 39.9" per year compared to 37.2" in Lime Lake.