Staten Island, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 13.8% more expensive than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $126,345 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
38% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Staten Island, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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