Hamlin, NY vs Houghton, NY

Hamlin is moderately more affordable than Houghton, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hamlin scores 72 compared to 78 for Houghton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Houghton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamlin is $882/month compared to $975/month in Houghton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamlin is more affordable at $131,300 median vs $153,300.

Median household income in Hamlin is $69,142 compared to $87,188 in Houghton (-20.7%). While Houghton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamlin spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Houghton.

Climate-wise, Hamlin is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 46.4°F in Houghton. Houghton receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 35.1" in Hamlin.