San Diego, California vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 5.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $113,342 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Stony Brook University
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Stony Brook University, NY
Compared to San Diego, Stony Brook University is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher