Staten Island, New York vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 27.3% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,370 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tempe
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Staten Island, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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