Brooklyn, New York vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 16.2% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,525 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Staten Island
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Brooklyn, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower