Cortland, NY vs Hilton, NY

Cortland is moderately more affordable than Hilton, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Cortland scores 74 compared to 84 for Hilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cortland is $893/month compared to $1,138/month in Hilton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cortland is more affordable at $143,800 median vs $178,500.

Median household income in Cortland is $55,368 compared to $85,390 in Hilton (-35.2%). While Hilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cortland spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Hilton.

Climate-wise, Hilton is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 45.2°F in Cortland. Cortland receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 35.1" in Hilton.