Farmingdale, NY vs Selden, NY

Selden is moderately more affordable than Farmingdale, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Farmingdale scores 157 compared to 144 for Selden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmingdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmingdale is $2,460/month compared to $2,282/month in Selden — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selden is more affordable at $435,700 median vs $530,100.

Median household income in Farmingdale is $134,037 compared to $111,339 in Selden (+20.4%). While Farmingdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmingdale spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Selden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 53.1°F). Selden receives more rainfall at 46" per year compared to 38.3" in Farmingdale.