Hilton, NY vs Oswego, NY

Oswego is moderately more affordable than Hilton, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Hilton scores 84 compared to 74 for Oswego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilton 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 $1,031/month in Oswego — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oswego is more affordable at $114,600 median vs $178,500.

Median household income in Hilton is $85,390 compared to $53,286 in Oswego (+60.2%). While Hilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hilton spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Oswego.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 47.3°F). Oswego receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.1" in Hilton.