Levittown, NY vs West Babylon, NY

West Babylon is moderately more affordable than Levittown, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Levittown scores 161 compared to 144 for West Babylon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Levittown 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 $2,136/month in West Babylon — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Babylon is more affordable at $490,500 median vs $564,000.

Median household income in Levittown is $139,696 compared to $127,785 in West Babylon (+9.3%). The higher salaries in Levittown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Levittown spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in West Babylon.