East Farmingdale, NY vs Hampton Bays, NY

East Farmingdale is moderately more affordable than Hampton Bays, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. East Farmingdale scores 150 compared to 165 for Hampton Bays, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton Bays can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Farmingdale is $2,131/month compared to $2,291/month in Hampton Bays — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Farmingdale is more affordable at $558,200 median vs $688,900.

Median household income in East Farmingdale is $109,531 compared to $129,080 in Hampton Bays (-15.1%). While Hampton Bays is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Farmingdale spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Hampton Bays.

Climate-wise, East Farmingdale is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 50.2°F in Hampton Bays. Hampton Bays receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 38.3" in East Farmingdale.