Hempstead, New York vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 15.3% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,516 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Stockton
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Hempstead, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower