Geneva, NY vs Waverly, NY

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Geneva, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Geneva scores 75 compared to 71 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Geneva can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Geneva is $959/month compared to $921/month in Waverly — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waverly is more affordable at $132,400 median vs $140,300.

Median household income in Geneva is $68,242 compared to $51,327 in Waverly (+33%). While Geneva is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Geneva spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Waverly.