Fort Drum, NY vs Goshen, NY

Fort Drum is moderately more affordable than Goshen, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Fort Drum scores 104 compared to 121 for Goshen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goshen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Fort Drum has a median rent of $1,563/month while Goshen comes in at $1,693/month, a 8% difference.

Median household income in Fort Drum is $63,194 compared to $99,464 in Goshen (-36.5%). While Goshen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Drum spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Goshen.

Climate-wise, Goshen is notably warmer with an average of 49.4°F compared to 45.3°F in Fort Drum. Goshen receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 37.1" in Fort Drum.