Stockton, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 18.1% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $59,040 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Stockton, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher