Durhamville, NY vs Lima, NY

Lima is moderately more affordable than Durhamville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Durhamville scores 80 compared to 75 for Lima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durhamville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durhamville is $1,074/month compared to $815/month in Lima — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lima has cheaper rent, Durhamville actually has lower median home values ($182,700 vs $195,400).

Median household income in Durhamville is $128,125 compared to $85,469 in Lima (+49.9%). While Durhamville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durhamville spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 11.4% in Lima.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 49.5°F). Durhamville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 35.1" in Lima.