2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Massapequa, NY vs Lake Grove, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lake Grove or is it cheaper to live in North Massapequa?
- Lake Grove is 8.4% less expensive than North Massapequa.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lake Grove or North Massapequa?
- Lake Grove housing costs are 6.5% less expensive than North Massapequa housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Massapequa or is Health Care more affordable in Lake Grove.
- Health related expenses are 0.5% less in Lake Grove.
 North Massapequa, NYLake Grove, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock147.1100
 Food & Groceries107.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.2100
 Housing196.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$565,000$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.9100
 Miscellaneous156.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Massapequa    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Admittedly, North Massapequa is not the cheapest nor is it the most expensive place to live on Long Island but my wife & I have lived here for over 20 years and still  More

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Reviews for Lake Grove    1 Reviews

Fantastic 5 Br, 3.55 Bath home in a wonderful neighborhood. This beautiful home offers formal living room, formal dining room, large eik, den, finished basement, central  More

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