Stony Brook, New York vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 10.3% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $71,688 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Stony Brook, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower