Union Springs, NY vs Valley Falls, NY

Union Springs is moderately more affordable than Valley Falls, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Union Springs scores 76 compared to 84 for Valley Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Union Springs is $875/month compared to $1,139/month in Valley Falls — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union Springs is more affordable at $163,400 median vs $188,500.

Median household income in Union Springs is $95,282 compared to $86,250 in Valley Falls (+10.5%). Union Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Union Springs spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Valley Falls.