Columbus, Ohio vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 59.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $255,556 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Columbus, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher