Liverpool, NY vs Sylvan Beach, NY

Sylvan Beach is moderately more affordable than Liverpool, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Liverpool scores 83 compared to 73 for Sylvan Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liverpool can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Liverpool is $1,172/month compared to $941/month in Sylvan Beach — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sylvan Beach is more affordable at $151,600 median vs $173,900.

Median household income in Liverpool is $77,629 compared to $55,268 in Sylvan Beach (+40.5%). While Liverpool is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Liverpool spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Sylvan Beach.