Topeka, Kansas vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 96.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,756 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Topeka, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.4% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% higher
  Commute
  147.8% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher