Staten Island, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.6% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,690 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Staten Island, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower