Alfred, New York vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 88.0% more expensive than Alfred, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,008 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alfred, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Alfred, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Alfred, New York
Alfred, NY vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Alfred, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  178.1% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher