Fairport, NY vs Stillwater, NY

Stillwater is moderately more affordable than Fairport, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Fairport scores 90 compared to 85 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairport is $1,135/month compared to $1,018/month in Stillwater — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stillwater is more affordable at $243,800 median vs $262,600.

Median household income in Fairport is $99,805 compared to $80,234 in Stillwater (+24.4%). While Fairport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairport spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Stillwater.