Goshen, NY vs Mastic Beach, NY

Goshen is moderately more affordable than Mastic Beach, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Goshen scores 121 compared to 137 for Mastic Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mastic Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goshen is $1,693/month compared to $2,342/month in Mastic Beach — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goshen has cheaper rent, Mastic Beach actually has lower median home values ($326,600 vs $383,100).

Median household income in Goshen is $99,464 compared to $109,381 in Mastic Beach (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Mastic Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Goshen spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Mastic Beach.

Climate-wise, Mastic Beach is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Goshen. Mastic Beach receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 41" in Goshen.