Houston, Texas vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 62.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,047 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Houston, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.0% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher