Hamlin, NY vs Kenmore, NY

Hamlin is moderately more affordable than Kenmore, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Hamlin scores 72 compared to 80 for Kenmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenmore 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 $1,035/month in Kenmore — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamlin is more affordable at $131,300 median vs $192,600.

Median household income in Hamlin is $69,142 compared to $75,768 in Kenmore (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Kenmore partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamlin spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Kenmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.8°F). Kenmore receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.1" in Hamlin.