Hicksville, NY vs South Farmingdale, NY

South Farmingdale is moderately more affordable than Hicksville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hicksville scores 181 compared to 167 for South Farmingdale, 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 Hicksville is $3,005/month compared to $2,642/month in South Farmingdale — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Farmingdale is more affordable at $584,400 median vs $617,100.

Median household income in Hicksville is $148,008 compared to $162,527 in South Farmingdale (-8.9%). South Farmingdale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hicksville spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.5% in South Farmingdale.