Holtsville, NY vs Irvington, NY

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Holtsville is 21.1% cheaper than Irvington. With a cost index of 146 vs 184, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Holtsville to Irvington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Holtsville is $2,192/month compared to $2,376/month in Irvington — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holtsville is more affordable at $483,400 median vs $889,800.

Median household income in Holtsville is $130,851 compared to $169,411 in Irvington (-22.8%). While Irvington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holtsville spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Irvington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 52°F). Irvington receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 46" in Holtsville.