Hammondsport, NY vs Houghton, NY

Hammondsport is moderately more affordable than Houghton, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Hammondsport scores 74 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 Hammondsport is $722/month compared to $975/month in Houghton — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hammondsport has cheaper rent, Houghton actually has lower median home values ($153,300 vs $189,200).

Median household income in Hammondsport is $70,521 compared to $87,188 in Houghton (-19.1%). 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 Hammondsport spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Houghton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 46.4°F). Houghton receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 30.2" in Hammondsport.