Austin, Texas vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 19.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,777 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Austin, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.8% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher