Abilene, Texas vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 95.2% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,406 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Abilene, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.2% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  167.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher