Hammondsport, NY vs Montour Falls, NY

Montour Falls is moderately more affordable than Hammondsport, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Hammondsport scores 74 compared to 66 for Montour Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hammondsport 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 $683/month in Montour Falls — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montour Falls is more affordable at $115,500 median vs $189,200.

Median household income in Hammondsport is $70,521 compared to $43,083 in Montour Falls (+63.7%). While Hammondsport 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 19% in Montour Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 48°F). Montour Falls receives more rainfall at 32.4" per year compared to 30.2" in Hammondsport.