Hempstead, New York vs. Arkansas City, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 52.7% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,626 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Arkansas City, AR
Compared to Hempstead, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower