Dundee, NY vs Medina, NY

Dundee is moderately more affordable than Medina, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Dundee scores 63 compared to 70 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dundee is $652/month compared to $902/month in Medina — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dundee is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $101,500.

Median household income in Dundee is $44,250 compared to $63,972 in Medina (-30.8%). While Medina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundee spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 48.8°F). Medina receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 30.2" in Dundee.