Mineola, NY vs Williston Park, NY

Mineola, NY and Williston Park, NY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Mineola scores 159 while Williston Park scores 165 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mineola is $2,269/month compared to $2,146/month in Williston Park — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williston Park has cheaper rent, Mineola actually has lower median home values ($624,300 vs $731,700).

Median household income in Mineola is $138,385 compared to $152,656 in Williston Park (-9.3%). While Williston Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mineola spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Williston Park.