Mattydale, NY vs Sodus, NY

Sodus is moderately more affordable than Mattydale, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Mattydale scores 76 compared to 68 for Sodus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattydale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mattydale is $1,073/month compared to $859/month in Sodus — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sodus is more affordable at $93,100 median vs $116,100.

Median household income in Mattydale is $67,672 compared to $53,324 in Sodus (+26.9%). While Mattydale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mattydale spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Sodus.