Hauppauge, NY vs Williston Park, NY

Williston Park is moderately more affordable than Hauppauge, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Hauppauge scores 174 compared to 165 for Williston Park, 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 $2,146/month in Williston Park — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williston Park has cheaper rent, Hauppauge actually has lower median home values ($634,700 vs $731,700).

Median household income in Hauppauge is $145,987 compared to $152,656 in Williston Park (-4.4%). Williston Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hauppauge spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Williston Park.