Staten Island, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,796 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Austin
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Staten Island, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower