New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 34.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $134,350 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Hempstead
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to New Orleans, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher