Ellicottville, NY vs Mayfield, NY

Mayfield is moderately more affordable than Ellicottville, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Ellicottville scores 89 compared to 79 for Mayfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellicottville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellicottville is $984/month compared to $941/month in Mayfield — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mayfield is more affordable at $171,600 median vs $277,600.

Median household income in Ellicottville is $88,333 compared to $64,542 in Mayfield (+36.9%). While Ellicottville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellicottville spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Mayfield.

Climate-wise, Mayfield is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 45.9°F in Ellicottville. Ellicottville receives more rainfall at 41.9" per year compared to 40.7" in Mayfield.