Clifton Gardens, NY vs Walden, NY

Clifton Gardens is moderately more affordable than Walden, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Clifton Gardens scores 99 compared to 109 for Walden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton Gardens is $1,331/month compared to $1,448/month in Walden — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton Gardens is more affordable at $297,900 median vs $328,300.

Median household income in Clifton Gardens is $85,551 compared to $89,652 in Walden (-4.6%). The higher salaries in Walden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton Gardens spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Walden.