Cost of Living Calculator - Hempstead, New York vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 217.1% more expensive than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $237,805 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hempstead, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  217.1% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  704.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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