South Farmingdale, NY vs West Hills, NY

South Farmingdale is moderately more affordable than West Hills, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. South Farmingdale scores 167 compared to 183 for West Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Farmingdale is $2,642/month compared to $2,736/month in West Hills — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Farmingdale is more affordable at $584,400 median vs $737,800.

Median household income in South Farmingdale is $162,527 compared to $183,375 in West Hills (-11.4%). While West Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Farmingdale spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in West Hills.