What is a pro or con of living in Staten Island, New Yorkcompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Transportation is 97% more expensive in Staten Island.

What salary do I need to live in Staten Island, New York copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina should increase to $60,140 in Staten Island, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. STATEN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 20.3% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,140 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
97% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Staten Island, NY

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Staten Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

47.4% higher

Commute

97.1% higher

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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