Bohemia, NY vs West Islip, NY

Bohemia is moderately more affordable than West Islip, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Bohemia scores 155 compared to 167 for West Islip, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Islip can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bohemia is $2,439/month compared to $2,613/month in West Islip — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bohemia is more affordable at $506,000 median vs $592,700.

Median household income in Bohemia is $120,094 compared to $171,045 in West Islip (-29.8%). While West Islip is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bohemia spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in West Islip.