Levittown, NY vs Port Washington, NY

Levittown is moderately more affordable than Port Washington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Levittown scores 161 compared to 187 for Port Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Levittown is $2,491/month compared to $2,218/month in Port Washington — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Washington has cheaper rent, Levittown actually has lower median home values ($564,000 vs $976,200).

Median household income in Levittown is $139,696 compared to $183,964 in Port Washington (-24.1%). While Port Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Levittown spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Port Washington.

Climate-wise, Port Washington is notably warmer with an average of 56.7°F compared to 53.4°F in Levittown. Port Washington receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 38.3" in Levittown.