Livonia, NY vs South Dayton, NY

South Dayton is moderately more affordable than Livonia, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Livonia scores 72 compared to 64 for South Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livonia is $762/month compared to $733/month in South Dayton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Dayton is more affordable at $68,800 median vs $178,400.

Median household income in Livonia is $66,350 compared to $51,250 in South Dayton (+29.5%). While Livonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livonia spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in South Dayton.