Lansing, NY vs Woodbury, NY

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Woodbury, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 120 compared to 133 for Woodbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lansing is $1,729/month compared to $1,976/month in Woodbury — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lansing is more affordable at $403,900 median vs $417,700.

Median household income in Lansing is $75,901 compared to $141,607 in Woodbury (-46.4%). While Woodbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansing spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Woodbury.