Cedarhurst, NY vs Westhampton Beach, NY

Cedarhurst is moderately more affordable than Westhampton Beach, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Cedarhurst scores 173 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 Cedarhurst is $2,204/month compared to $2,117/month in Westhampton Beach — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westhampton Beach has cheaper rent, Cedarhurst actually has lower median home values ($815,800 vs $1,102,000).

Median household income in Cedarhurst is $98,958 compared to $137,888 in Westhampton Beach (-28.2%). While Westhampton 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 Cedarhurst spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Westhampton Beach.