Fredonia, NY vs Ravena, NY

Fredonia is moderately more affordable than Ravena, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Fredonia scores 78 compared to 82 for Ravena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ravena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredonia is $866/month compared to $1,042/month in Ravena — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fredonia is more affordable at $184,400 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Fredonia is $47,694 compared to $77,163 in Ravena (-38.2%). While Ravena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredonia spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Ravena.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 49.4°F). Ravena receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 33" in Fredonia.