| | Patchogue, NY | Shirley, NY | United States |
| Overall | 147.1 | 147.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.9 | 103.7 | 100 |
| Health | 125.2 | 125.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 147.7 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $466,200 | $424,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,540.0% | 12,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 107.9 | 115.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.4 | 154.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Patchogue 
1 Reviews
I've lived in Patchogue for 11 years and think it's just a fantastic place to raise children, meet all different kinds of people and have lots of things to do. It is a More
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Reviews for Shirley 
7 Reviews
Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has More
High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice More
nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class More
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