Cohoes, NY vs Horseheads, NY

Horseheads is moderately more affordable than Cohoes, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Cohoes scores 87 compared to 78 for Horseheads, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cohoes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cohoes is $1,179/month compared to $1,126/month in Horseheads — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horseheads is more affordable at $133,400 median vs $209,400.

Median household income in Cohoes is $62,111 compared to $59,267 in Horseheads (+4.8%). Cohoes does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cohoes spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Horseheads.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 48°F). Cohoes receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 32.4" in Horseheads.