North Bellmore, NY vs Sound Beach, NY

Sound Beach is moderately more affordable than North Bellmore, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. North Bellmore scores 170 compared to 156 for Sound Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Bellmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Bellmore is $2,573/month compared to $2,798/month in Sound Beach — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Bellmore has cheaper rent, Sound Beach actually has lower median home values ($384,100 vs $636,800).

Median household income in North Bellmore is $183,250 compared to $140,797 in Sound Beach (+30.2%). While North Bellmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Bellmore spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Sound Beach.