Sacramento, California vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 24.6% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $93,443 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Stony Brook University, NY
Compared to Sacramento, Stony Brook University is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher