Millbrook, NY vs Saugerties, NY

Saugerties is moderately more affordable than Millbrook, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Millbrook scores 105 compared to 95 for Saugerties, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millbrook is $1,168/month compared to $1,131/month in Saugerties — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Saugerties is more affordable at $314,500 median vs $380,500.

Median household income in Millbrook is $73,106 compared to $45,213 in Saugerties (+61.7%). While Millbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Millbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 30% in Saugerties.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 48.6°F). Saugerties receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 45.8" in Millbrook.