Ellicottville, NY vs South Corning, NY

South Corning is moderately more affordable than Ellicottville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ellicottville scores 89 compared to 82 for South Corning, 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 $1,295/month in South Corning — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellicottville has cheaper rent, South Corning actually has lower median home values ($126,500 vs $277,600).

Median household income in Ellicottville is $88,333 compared to $59,125 in South Corning (+49.4%). 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 26.3% in South Corning.