Orange Lake, NY vs Shirley, NY

Orange Lake is moderately more affordable than Shirley, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Orange Lake scores 124 compared to 135 for Shirley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shirley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orange Lake is $1,924/month compared to $2,110/month in Shirley — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orange Lake is more affordable at $330,600 median vs $390,300.

Median household income in Orange Lake is $94,394 compared to $105,379 in Shirley (-10.4%). While Shirley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orange Lake spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Shirley.

Climate-wise, Shirley is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Orange Lake. Shirley receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 41" in Orange Lake.