Queens, New York vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 8.0% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,984 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Staten Island
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Queens, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower