Lime Lake, NY vs Washington Mills, NY

Lime Lake is moderately more affordable than Washington Mills, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Lime Lake scores 72 compared to 83 for Washington Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington Mills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lime Lake is $870/month compared to $1,097/month in Washington Mills — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lime Lake is more affordable at $109,000 median vs $208,500.

Median household income in Lime Lake is $43,994 compared to $128,571 in Washington Mills (-65.8%). While Washington Mills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lime Lake spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Washington Mills.