2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Central Islip, NY vs Washingtonville, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Washingtonville or is it cheaper to live in Central Islip?
- Washingtonville is 16.7% less expensive than Central Islip.

Which city has more affordable housing, Washingtonville or Central Islip?
- Washingtonville housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Central Islip housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Central Islip or is Health Care more affordable in Washingtonville.
- Health related expenses are 3.4% more in Washingtonville.
 Central Islip, NYWashingtonville, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock122.5100
 Food & Groceries104.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.5100
 Housing114.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$307,000$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock160.8100
 Miscellaneous154.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Over 10 years ago

For living in NY, it's not so bad - but the NYS taxes are killing  More

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Over 14 years ago

Nice small town, beautiful mountains, friendly people and easy access to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Even though we have four seasons, there are only a handful of days in each season that the weather is enjoyable. We constantly have rainy, overcast days throughout the  More

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