What is a pro or con of living in Staten Island, New Yorkcompared to Lexington, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Staten Island.

What salary do I need to live in Staten Island, New York copmared to Lexington, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, South Carolina should increase to $83,315 in Staten Island, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEXINGTON vs. STATEN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 66.6% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,315 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington, SC vs. Staten Island, NY

Compared to Lexington, Staten Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.8% higher

Commute

101.9% higher

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% higher

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Lexington, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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