Farmingville, NY vs Freeport, NY

Freeport is moderately more affordable than Farmingville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Farmingville scores 151 compared to 139 for Freeport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmingville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmingville is $2,475/month compared to $1,984/month in Freeport — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeport has cheaper rent, Farmingville actually has lower median home values ($444,300 vs $479,700).

Median household income in Farmingville is $129,920 compared to $118,755 in Freeport (+9.4%). While Farmingville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmingville spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Freeport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 54.3°F). Farmingville receives more rainfall at 46" per year compared to 43.3" in Freeport.