Montgomery, NY vs Suffern, NY

Montgomery is moderately more affordable than Suffern, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Montgomery scores 111 compared to 131 for Suffern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Suffern can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montgomery is $1,473/month compared to $2,068/month in Suffern — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montgomery is more affordable at $345,700 median vs $350,200.

Median household income in Montgomery is $88,348 compared to $100,737 in Suffern (-12.3%). The higher salaries in Suffern partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Montgomery spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Suffern.