Pleasantville, NY vs Selden, NY

Selden is moderately more affordable than Pleasantville, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Pleasantville scores 165 compared to 144 for Selden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasantville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pleasantville is $1,900/month compared to $2,282/month in Selden — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pleasantville has cheaper rent, Selden actually has lower median home values ($435,700 vs $830,900).

Median household income in Pleasantville is $177,591 compared to $111,339 in Selden (+59.5%). While Pleasantville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasantville spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Selden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 53.1°F). Pleasantville receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 46" in Selden.