Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 56.6% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,320 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Harrisburg, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  795.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher