Rochester, New York vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 86.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $93,029 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Rochester, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  102.1% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher