Staten Island, New York vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 3.9% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,030 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Staten Island, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower