Clayton, NY vs Grandyle Village, NY

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Grandyle Village, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 80 compared to 84 for Grandyle Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grandyle Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,057/month compared to $1,171/month in Grandyle Village — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clayton has cheaper rent, Grandyle Village actually has lower median home values ($185,100 vs $192,900).

Median household income in Clayton is $57,125 compared to $91,178 in Grandyle Village (-37.3%). While Grandyle Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Grandyle Village.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.3°F vs 47.7°F). Clayton receives more rainfall at 37.1" per year compared to 33" in Grandyle Village.