Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Hempstead, New York


The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 53.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,157 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Hempstead
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Hempstead, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Hempstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  138.7% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher

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