Santa Cruz, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 32.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $127,445 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hempstead
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Santa Cruz, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher