Kansas City, Missouri vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 55.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $194,113 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Kansas City, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher