South Hempstead, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in South Hempstead, New York?
$9,150 / month
for a family, 69.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $109,800 for the year for a family.
$5,933 / month
for a single person, 24.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $71,200 for the year for a single person.

South Hempstead cost of living score
160.6
More expensive
60.6% higher
than the US average
32.2% higher
than the New York average
South Hempstead, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.6% higher than the U.S. average and 32.2% lower than the average for New York.

South Hempstead, NY

Housing costs in South Hempstead?
A typical home costs $573,400, which is 69.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.6% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Hempstead costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford South Hempstead?
To live comfortably in South Hempstead, New York, a minimum annual income of $109,800 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Hempstead?
The cost of living in South Hempstead, NY is quite high compared to other areas. Housing prices can be expensive and many services are more costly than the national average. The median home cost in South Hempstead is $356,300 which is much higher than the national median of $231,200. Goods and services are also more expensive with residents spending up to 19.3% more than the national average on groceries, health care, utilities, transportation and entertainment expenses. Although it may be pricey, South Hempstead offers a variety of amenities that make the extra cost worth it for many people.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSouth HempsteadNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
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    Unlock$413,600$338,100
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   100=National Average

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