Bakersfield, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 32.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $99,009 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher