Clayton, NY vs Roscoe, NY

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Roscoe, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 80 compared to 89 for Roscoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roscoe 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 $1,178/month in Roscoe — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $192,900 median vs $202,600.

Median household income in Clayton is $57,125 compared to $72,885 in Roscoe (-21.6%). While Roscoe 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 19.4% in Roscoe.

Climate-wise, Roscoe is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 45.3°F in Clayton. Roscoe receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 37.1" in Clayton.