West Hempstead, New York vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 20.2% cheaper than West Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,835 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than West Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in West Hempstead, New York
West Hempstead, NY vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to West Hempstead, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower