South Lockport, NY vs Warsaw, NY

South Lockport is moderately more affordable than Warsaw, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. South Lockport scores 65 compared to 70 for Warsaw, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warsaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Lockport is $647/month compared to $780/month in Warsaw — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Lockport has cheaper rent, Warsaw actually has lower median home values ($119,700 vs $143,800).

Median household income in South Lockport is $54,051 compared to $54,196 in Warsaw (-0.3%). Warsaw does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of South Lockport spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Warsaw.