Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 30.6% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,316 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort_Lauderdale, FL vs. Staten_Island, NY
Compared to Fort_Lauderdale, Staten_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.1% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher