Hempstead, New York vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 25.4% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,289 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Decatur
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Hempstead, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower