Lakewood, NY vs Port Byron, NY

Port Byron is moderately more affordable than Lakewood, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Lakewood scores 83 compared to 74 for Port Byron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakewood is $1,132/month compared to $991/month in Port Byron — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Byron is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $146,300.

Median household income in Lakewood is $70,962 compared to $51,528 in Port Byron (+37.7%). While Lakewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lakewood spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Port Byron.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 47.3°F). Port Byron receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 33" in Lakewood.