Cost of Living Calculator - Staten Island, New York vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 32.2% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,872 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Staten Island, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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