Falconer, NY vs Mattydale, NY

Falconer is moderately more affordable than Mattydale, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Falconer scores 65 compared to 76 for Mattydale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattydale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falconer is $721/month compared to $1,073/month in Mattydale — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Falconer is more affordable at $85,700 median vs $116,100.

Median household income in Falconer is $50,231 compared to $67,672 in Mattydale (-25.8%). While Mattydale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Falconer spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Mattydale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 48.5°F). Mattydale receives more rainfall at 39.9" per year compared to 33" in Falconer.