Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 72.8% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,671 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Scranton, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  94.5% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher