Merrick, New York vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 3.5% cheaper than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,382 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is cheaper than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Staten Island
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Merrick, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% lower
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower