San Diego, California vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 14.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $43,017 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to San Diego, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher