Stony Brook, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 21.6% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,797 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington 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 Seattle
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Stony Brook, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher