Westbury, NY vs Wheatley Heights, NY

Wheatley Heights is moderately more affordable than Westbury, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Westbury scores 144 compared to 136 for Wheatley Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Westbury is $1,813/month compared to $1,836/month in Wheatley Heights — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westbury has cheaper rent, Wheatley Heights actually has lower median home values ($500,900 vs $599,700).

Median household income in Westbury is $136,917 compared to $127,589 in Wheatley Heights (+7.3%). While Westbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Westbury spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Wheatley Heights.