Holley, NY vs Mattydale, NY

Holley is moderately more affordable than Mattydale, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Holley scores 66 compared to 76 for Mattydale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattydale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holley is $735/month compared to $1,073/month in Mattydale — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holley has cheaper rent, Mattydale actually has lower median home values ($116,100 vs $117,400).

Median household income in Holley is $60,607 compared to $67,672 in Mattydale (-10.4%). The higher salaries in Mattydale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Holley spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Mattydale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 48.5°F). Mattydale receives more rainfall at 39.9" per year compared to 35.1" in Holley.