Washington, District of Columbia vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 2.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $102,789 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to Washington, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.7% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher