Staten Island, New York vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 22.5% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,727 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Staten Island, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower