Freeport, NY vs Mastic, NY

Mastic is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 139 compared to 132 for Mastic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $1,984/month compared to $2,055/month in Mastic — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeport has cheaper rent, Mastic actually has lower median home values ($370,500 vs $479,700).

Median household income in Freeport is $118,755 compared to $106,491 in Mastic (+11.5%). While Freeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Mastic.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 52.4°F). Mastic receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 43.3" in Freeport.