Columbia, Maryland vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 30.9% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $166,184 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Columbia, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  48.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower