Hauppauge, NY vs White Plains, NY

White Plains is moderately more affordable than Hauppauge, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Hauppauge scores 174 compared to 156 for White Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hauppauge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hauppauge is $2,726/month compared to $2,151/month in White Plains — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: White Plains is more affordable at $624,100 median vs $634,700.

Median household income in Hauppauge is $145,987 compared to $115,586 in White Plains (+26.3%). While Hauppauge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hauppauge spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in White Plains.