salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way. Most homes (89.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,600 a year. That is $32 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 105 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Massapequa?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Massapequa
| Size | East Massapequa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $469 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,146 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,327 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,075 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Massapequa overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Massapequa, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Massapequa
Life in East Massapequa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Massapequa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,701 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $625,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Massapequa, NY?
Renting in East Massapequa costs a median of about $1,640 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in East Massapequa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,600 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Massapequa cheap or expensive?
East Massapequa is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.5% of the typical household income of $157,951. It ranks 105th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Massapequa?
The median homeowner in East Massapequa pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is East Massapequa 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 Massapequa?
The median home value in East Massapequa is $625,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,377 people live in East Massapequa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.