Chicago, Illinois vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 44.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,894 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Chicago, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.3% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher