Decatur, Illinois vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 126.0% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $271,182 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
692% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Decatur, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.0% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  730.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  161.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher