Mastic Beach, NY vs West Babylon, NY

Mastic Beach is moderately more affordable than West Babylon, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Mastic Beach scores 137 compared to 144 for West Babylon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Babylon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mastic Beach is $2,342/month compared to $2,136/month in West Babylon — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Babylon has cheaper rent, Mastic Beach actually has lower median home values ($326,600 vs $490,500).

Median household income in Mastic Beach is $109,381 compared to $127,785 in West Babylon (-14.4%). While West Babylon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mastic Beach spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in West Babylon.