Sylvan Beach, NY vs Walton, NY

Walton is moderately more affordable than Sylvan Beach, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Sylvan Beach scores 73 compared to 67 for Walton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sylvan Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sylvan Beach is $941/month compared to $720/month in Walton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walton is more affordable at $106,700 median vs $151,600.

Median household income in Sylvan Beach is $55,268 compared to $32,989 in Walton (+67.5%). While Sylvan Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sylvan Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Walton.