Seattle, Washington vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 7.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,126 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Staten Island
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Seattle, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  123.0% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower