Dannemora, NY vs Hornell, NY

Hornell is moderately more affordable than Dannemora, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Dannemora scores 75 compared to 67 for Hornell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dannemora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dannemora is $941/month compared to $769/month in Hornell — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hornell is more affordable at $86,600 median vs $127,600.

Median household income in Dannemora is $70,938 compared to $46,321 in Hornell (+53.1%). While Dannemora is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dannemora spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Hornell.

Climate-wise, Hornell is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 45.3°F in Dannemora. Dannemora receives more rainfall at 30.9" per year compared to 29" in Hornell.