Hillcrest, NY vs Smithtown, NY

Smithtown is moderately more affordable than Hillcrest, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Hillcrest scores 160 compared to 150 for Smithtown, 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 $1,851/month in Smithtown — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithtown has cheaper rent, Hillcrest actually has lower median home values ($551,200 vs $661,400).

Median household income in Hillcrest is $142,260 compared to $148,852 in Smithtown (-4.4%). Smithtown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillcrest spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Smithtown.