Seattle, Washington vs. West Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hempstead, New York is 7.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $156,830 in West Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hempstead, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Hempstead
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West Hempstead, NY
Compared to Seattle, West Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.7% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  42.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower