Hastings-on-Hudson, NY vs Smithtown, NY

Smithtown is moderately more affordable than Hastings-on-Hudson, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Hastings-on-Hudson scores 172 compared to 150 for Smithtown, 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 $1,851/month in Smithtown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithtown is more affordable at $661,400 median vs $872,500.

Median household income in Hastings-on-Hudson is $181,528 compared to $148,852 in Smithtown (+22%). 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 14.9% in Smithtown.