What is a pro or con of living in Staten Island, New Yorkcompared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Transportation is 73% more expensive in Staten Island.

What salary do I need to live in Staten Island, New York copmared to Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Princeton Junction, New Jersey should increase to $52,297 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.

PRINCETON JUNCTION vs. STATEN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 4.6% more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,297 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Princeton Junction, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
73% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Princeton Junction, NJ vs. Staten Island, NY

Compared to Princeton Junction, Staten Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

39.2% higher

Commute

73.2% higher

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey vs. Staten Island, New York

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