What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to West Hempstead, New York?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to West Hempstead, New York?

A salary of $25,000 in West Hempstead, New York should increase to $27,099 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST HEMPSTEAD vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Hempstead, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 8.4% more expensive than West Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $27,099 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hempstead, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than West Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Seattle
than in West Hempstead, New York

West Hempstead, NY vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to West Hempstead, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

45.0% lower

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

29.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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West Hempstead, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Hempstead, NY vs. Seattle, WA

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