Depew, NY vs Hamlin, NY

Hamlin is moderately more affordable than Depew, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Depew scores 80 compared to 72 for Hamlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Depew can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Depew is $1,048/month compared to $882/month in Hamlin — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamlin is more affordable at $131,300 median vs $180,800.

Median household income in Depew is $75,226 compared to $69,142 in Hamlin (+8.8%). The higher salaries in Depew partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Depew spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Hamlin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 49.5°F). Depew receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.1" in Hamlin.