Los Angeles, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 22.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $38,734 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Hempstead
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Los Angeles, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher