East Farmingdale, NY vs Mastic Beach, NY

Mastic Beach is moderately more affordable than East Farmingdale, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. East Farmingdale scores 150 compared to 137 for Mastic Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Farmingdale 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 $2,342/month in Mastic Beach — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Farmingdale has cheaper rent, Mastic Beach actually has lower median home values ($326,600 vs $558,200).

Median household income in East Farmingdale is $109,531 compared to $109,381 in Mastic Beach (+0.1%). East Farmingdale does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of East Farmingdale spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Mastic Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.4°F). Mastic Beach receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 38.3" in East Farmingdale.