Wading River, New York vs. Hampstead, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hampstead, North Carolina is 22.4% cheaper than Wading River, New York.

You would need a salary of $174,647 in Hampstead, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wading River, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hampstead, North Carolina is cheaper than Wading River, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Hampstead
than in Wading River, New York
Wading River, NY vs. Hampstead, NC
Compared to Wading River, Hampstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower