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Is East Farmingdale, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8556% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,342about $10,695/month · 47% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$574,20073% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,200 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 127 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Farmingdale
$1,855
Big Flats
$1,579
Pelham Manor
$2,985
Kaser
$1,480
Kings Point
$3,500+
Washingtonville
$1,491
Calverton
$2,017

How much do households earn in East Farmingdale?

Under $25k
7.6%
$25k–50k
13.1%
$50k–100k
27.8%
$100k–150k
24.2%
$150k+
25.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Farmingdale

SizeEast FarmingdaleU.S. average
Studio$2,290$1,338
1 bedroom$2,163$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,373$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,614$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is East Farmingdale overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Farmingdale, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Farmingdale

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$171a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Farmingdale

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Farmingdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,129 a month less.

Renting
$1,855
Owning
$3,984

Owning assumes a typical $574,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,420 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Farmingdale, NY?

Renting in East Farmingdale costs a median of about $1,855 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in East Farmingdale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,200 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Farmingdale cheap or expensive?

East Farmingdale is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $128,342. It ranks 127th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Farmingdale?

The median homeowner in East Farmingdale pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.

Is East Farmingdale more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in East Farmingdale?

The median home value in East Farmingdale is $574,200, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,666 people live in East Farmingdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.