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Cost of living in Staten Island, New York

Richmond County, NY

Part of the New York Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,899/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 492,734 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,511 51%
Federal tax $749 15%
Healthcare $480 10%
Groceries $404 8%
Transport $250 5%
State tax $242 5%
Energy $208 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Staten Island

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,406
per month
1 bedroom
$2,511
per month
2 bedroom
$2,780
per month
3 bedroom
$3,465
per month
4 bedroom
$3,738
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Staten Island

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$98,290
per year
Individual earnings
$55,842
per year
Per capita
$44,368
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Staten Island

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$658,500
Annual property tax
$6,074

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Staten Island

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 23.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$68
per month
Annual total
$2,496
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Staten Island

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Staten Island

State and local tax rates for New York.

State income tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
8.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Staten Island

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
43.5 min
Drive alone
52.7%
Public transit
24.3%
Work from home
9.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Staten Island

What it costs to live in Staten Island each month.

Single person
$4,899
per month
  • Rent $2,511
  • Energy $208
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $404
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $749
  • State tax $242
Couple
$6,701
per month
  • Rent $2,780
  • Energy $250
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $669
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,279
  • State tax $444
Family
$9,591
per month
  • Rent $3,465
  • Energy $312
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $1,016
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,279
  • State tax $444

Frequently asked questions about Staten Island

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Staten Island?

In Staten Island, New York, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,511 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,780 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,465 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Staten Island?

In Staten Island, New York, the average household income is $98,290 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $55,842 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Staten Island?

The estimated cost of living in Staten Island, New York is approximately $4,899 per month for a single person, $6,701 for a couple, $9,591 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Staten Island?

The combined sales tax rate in Staten Island, New York is 8.52%, which includes the New York state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 4.52%.

Is Staten Island an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Staten Island, New York would need approximately $4,899 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $98,290 per year ($8,191 per month). Staten Island has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Staten Island?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Staten Island, New York is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Staten Island?

The average home value in Staten Island, New York is $658,500, with average annual property taxes of $6,074, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Staten Island compare to other areas?

You can compare Staten Island, New York with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Staten Island is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources