Staten Island, New York vs. Alhambra, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alhambra, California is 7.6% more expensive than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,098 in Alhambra, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alhambra, California is more expensive than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Alhambra
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Alhambra, CA
Compared to Staten Island, Alhambra is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower