Lockport, NY vs Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls is moderately more affordable than Lockport, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Lockport scores 72 compared to 66 for Niagara Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lockport is $909/month compared to $784/month in Niagara Falls — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Niagara Falls is more affordable at $104,400 median vs $131,800.

Median household income in Lockport is $59,153 compared to $48,535 in Niagara Falls (+21.9%). While Lockport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lockport spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Niagara Falls.

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