Levittown, NY vs West Hempstead, NY

Levittown is moderately more affordable than West Hempstead, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Levittown scores 161 compared to 189 for West Hempstead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hempstead 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 $3,228/month in West Hempstead — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Levittown is more affordable at $564,000 median vs $626,100.

Median household income in Levittown is $139,696 compared to $160,280 in West Hempstead (-12.8%). The higher salaries in West Hempstead 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, less than the 24.2% in West Hempstead.