Walnut Creek, California vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 31.0% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $34,505 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hempstead
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Hempstead, NY
Compared to Walnut Creek, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher