Chittenango, NY vs Montour Falls, NY

Montour Falls is moderately more affordable than Chittenango, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Chittenango scores 72 compared to 66 for Montour Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chittenango can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chittenango is $776/month compared to $683/month in Montour Falls — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montour Falls is more affordable at $115,500 median vs $179,200.

Median household income in Chittenango is $66,053 compared to $43,083 in Montour Falls (+53.3%). While Chittenango is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chittenango spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Montour Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 48°F). Chittenango receives more rainfall at 39.9" per year compared to 32.4" in Montour Falls.