Seattle, Washington vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 17.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,636 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Seattle, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower