Malverne, NY vs Roslyn, NY

Malverne is moderately more affordable than Roslyn, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Malverne scores 148 compared to 156 for Roslyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roslyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malverne is $1,861/month compared to $2,172/month in Roslyn — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Malverne has cheaper rent, Roslyn actually has lower median home values ($623,800 vs $637,300).

Median household income in Malverne is $146,585 compared to $123,725 in Roslyn (+18.5%). Malverne offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Malverne spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Roslyn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 56.7°F). Roslyn receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 43.3" in Malverne.