Briarcliff Manor, NY vs Westhampton Beach, NY

Briarcliff Manor is moderately more affordable than Westhampton Beach, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Briarcliff Manor scores 179 compared to 194 for Westhampton Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westhampton Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Briarcliff Manor is $2,309/month compared to $2,117/month in Westhampton Beach — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westhampton Beach has cheaper rent, Briarcliff Manor actually has lower median home values ($850,500 vs $1,102,000).

Median household income in Briarcliff Manor is $226,053 compared to $137,888 in Westhampton Beach (+63.9%). Briarcliff Manor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Briarcliff Manor spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Westhampton Beach.