Stony Brook, New York vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 36.1% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,717 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Stony Brook, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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