Edison, New Jersey vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 6.2% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $206,097 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Edison, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower