Hastings-on-Hudson, NY vs Roslyn, NY

Roslyn is moderately more affordable than Hastings-on-Hudson, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Hastings-on-Hudson scores 172 compared to 156 for Roslyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hastings-on-Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hastings-on-Hudson is $1,999/month compared to $2,172/month in Roslyn — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hastings-on-Hudson has cheaper rent, Roslyn actually has lower median home values ($623,800 vs $872,500).

Median household income in Hastings-on-Hudson is $181,528 compared to $123,725 in Roslyn (+46.7%). While Hastings-on-Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hastings-on-Hudson spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Roslyn.

Climate-wise, Roslyn is notably warmer with an average of 56.7°F compared to 52°F in Hastings-on-Hudson. Hastings-on-Hudson receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 45.3" in Roslyn.