Freeport, NY vs Wantagh, NY

Freeport is moderately more affordable than Wantagh, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 139 compared to 160 for Wantagh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wantagh 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 $2,191/month in Wantagh — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeport is more affordable at $479,700 median vs $665,700.

Median household income in Freeport is $118,755 compared to $174,773 in Wantagh (-32.1%). While Wantagh 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, more than the 15% in Wantagh.