Hudson Falls, NY vs Lewiston, NY

Hudson Falls is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Hudson Falls scores 73 compared to 84 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudson Falls is $876/month compared to $1,082/month in Lewiston — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hudson Falls is more affordable at $158,700 median vs $222,700.

Median household income in Hudson Falls is $62,237 compared to $69,583 in Lewiston (-10.6%). The higher salaries in Lewiston partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudson Falls spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 47.7°F). Hudson Falls receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 33" in Lewiston.