Stony Brook, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 103.3% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $193,098 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, 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
202% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Stony Brook, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.3% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower