Lake Grove, NY vs Westhampton, NY

Lake Grove is moderately more affordable than Westhampton, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Lake Grove scores 152 compared to 177 for Westhampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westhampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Grove is $2,208/month compared to $1,872/month in Westhampton — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westhampton has cheaper rent, Lake Grove actually has lower median home values ($550,700 vs $980,400).

Median household income in Lake Grove is $119,558 compared to $131,125 in Westhampton (-8.8%). The higher salaries in Westhampton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Grove spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Westhampton.