Hillcrest, NY vs Medford, NY

Medford is moderately more affordable than Hillcrest, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Hillcrest scores 160 compared to 149 for Medford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillcrest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillcrest is $2,488/month compared to $2,404/month in Medford — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $444,500 median vs $551,200.

Median household income in Hillcrest is $142,260 compared to $128,631 in Medford (+10.6%). While Hillcrest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillcrest spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Medford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 52.4°F). Hillcrest receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 44.2" in Medford.