Eastchester, NY vs Pelham, NY

Eastchester is moderately more affordable than Pelham, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Eastchester scores 172 compared to 182 for Pelham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pelham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eastchester is $2,273/month compared to $2,288/month in Pelham — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eastchester is more affordable at $774,200 median vs $891,900.

Median household income in Eastchester is $158,526 compared to $179,561 in Pelham (-11.7%). While Pelham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eastchester spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Pelham.

Climate-wise, Pelham is notably warmer with an average of 56.7°F compared to 52°F in Eastchester. Eastchester receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 45.3" in Pelham.