Arlington, Virginia vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 14.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,856 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Arlington, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower