Hilton, NY vs Hyde Park, NY

Hilton is moderately more affordable than Hyde Park, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Hilton scores 84 compared to 94 for Hyde Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hyde Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hilton is $1,138/month compared to $1,040/month in Hyde Park — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hyde Park has cheaper rent, Hilton actually has lower median home values ($178,500 vs $287,400).

Median household income in Hilton is $85,390 compared to $86,346 in Hyde Park (-1.1%). Hyde Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hilton spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Hyde Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.6°F). Hyde Park receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 35.1" in Hilton.