St. Johnsville, NY vs Willsboro, NY

St. Johnsville, NY and Willsboro, NY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. St. Johnsville scores 66 while Willsboro scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Johnsville is $767/month compared to $686/month in Willsboro — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Willsboro has cheaper rent, St. Johnsville actually has lower median home values ($81,300 vs $124,700).

Median household income in St. Johnsville is $49,211 compared to $51,250 in Willsboro (-4%). While Willsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Johnsville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Willsboro.