Huntington Station, NY vs Suffern, NY

Suffern is moderately more affordable than Huntington Station, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Huntington Station scores 140 compared to 131 for Suffern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington Station can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington Station is $1,867/month compared to $2,068/month in Suffern — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntington Station has cheaper rent, Suffern actually has lower median home values ($350,200 vs $540,400).

Median household income in Huntington Station is $129,121 compared to $100,737 in Suffern (+28.2%). While Huntington Station is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington Station spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Suffern.