Southport, NY vs Washington Mills, NY

Southport is moderately more affordable than Washington Mills, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Southport scores 74 compared to 83 for Washington Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington Mills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Southport is $1,105/month compared to $1,097/month in Washington Mills — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washington Mills has cheaper rent, Southport actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $208,500).

Median household income in Southport is $62,060 compared to $128,571 in Washington Mills (-51.7%). While Washington Mills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Southport spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Washington Mills.