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

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Staten Island.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $98,689 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.

CHARLESTON vs. STATEN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 41.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,689 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Staten Island, NY

Compared to Charleston, Staten Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

51.0% higher

Commute

94.6% higher

Health

33.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

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