Hoover, Alabama vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 30.3% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,640 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Hoover, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher