Hampton Bays, NY vs Hicksville, NY

Hampton Bays is moderately more affordable than Hicksville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Hampton Bays scores 165 compared to 181 for Hicksville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hicksville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton Bays is $2,291/month compared to $3,005/month in Hicksville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton Bays has cheaper rent, Hicksville actually has lower median home values ($617,100 vs $688,900).

Median household income in Hampton Bays is $129,080 compared to $148,008 in Hicksville (-12.8%). While Hicksville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton Bays spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Hicksville.

Climate-wise, Hicksville is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 50.2°F in Hampton Bays. Hampton Bays receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 38.3" in Hicksville.