What is a pro or con of living in Staten Island, New Yorkcompared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 223% more expensive in Staten Island.

What salary do I need to live in Staten Island, New York copmared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in West Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $90,739 in Staten Island, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST COLUMBIA vs. STATEN ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 81.5% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,739 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Staten Island
than in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, SC vs. Staten Island, NY

Compared to West Columbia, Staten Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

285.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.6% higher

Commute

123.6% higher

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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