Staten Island, New York vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duck, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,111 in Duck, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duck, North Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
62% cheaper in Duck
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Duck, NC
Compared to Staten Island, Duck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% lower
  Commute
  62.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower