Hicksville, NY vs Woodmere, NY

Hicksville is moderately more affordable than Woodmere, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Hicksville scores 181 compared to 193 for Woodmere, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodmere 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 $2,519/month in Woodmere — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodmere has cheaper rent, Hicksville actually has lower median home values ($617,100 vs $944,400).

Median household income in Hicksville is $148,008 compared to $174,942 in Woodmere (-15.4%). While Woodmere is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hicksville spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Woodmere.