Fairmount, NY vs Hurley, NY

Fairmount is moderately more affordable than Hurley, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Fairmount scores 85 compared to 95 for Hurley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hurley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmount is $1,226/month compared to $1,115/month in Hurley — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hurley has cheaper rent, Fairmount actually has lower median home values ($173,400 vs $327,100).

Median household income in Fairmount is $82,968 compared to $87,750 in Hurley (-5.4%). Hurley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmount spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Hurley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 48.6°F). Hurley receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 39.9" in Fairmount.