Haviland, NY vs South Lansing, NY

Haviland is moderately more affordable than South Lansing, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Haviland scores 95 compared to 106 for South Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lansing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haviland is $1,149/month compared to $1,363/month in South Lansing — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haviland is more affordable at $268,500 median vs $361,000.

Median household income in Haviland is $86,806 compared to $162,846 in South Lansing (-46.7%). While South Lansing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haviland spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in South Lansing.