Hempstead, New York vs. Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is 5.1% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,436 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmwood Park, New Jersey is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Elmwood Park
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Elmwood Park, NJ
Compared to Hempstead, Elmwood Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher