West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 74.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,598 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Staten Island
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Staten Island, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.8% higher
  Commute
  156.8% higher
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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