Berkeley, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 42.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,640 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hempstead
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Berkeley, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher