Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 7.2% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,601 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Jersey City, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher