Cost of Living Calculator - South Charleston, West Virginia vs Hempstead, New York


The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 68.3% more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,155 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Hempstead
than in South Charleston, West Virginia
South Charleston, WV vs Hempstead, NY
Compared to South Charleston, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher

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