Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 50.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,039 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Pittsburgh, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher