Garfield, New Jersey vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 21.1% more expensive than Garfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,563 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Garfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Garfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, NJ vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Garfield, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower