What is a pro or con of living in Stony Brook University, New Yorkcompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Stony Brook University.

What salary do I need to live in Stony Brook University, New York copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $143,105 in Stony Brook University, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAFAYETTE vs. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 90.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $143,105 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Stony Brook University, NY

Compared to Lafayette, Stony Brook University is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

352.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.8% higher

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

36.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Stony Brook University, NY

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