What is a pro or con of living in Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Stony Brook University, New York?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Stony Brook University, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Stony Brook University, New York should increase to $53,234 in Bedford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY vs. BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Stony Brook University, New York vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 6.5% more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,234 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bedford
than in Stony Brook University, New York

Stony Brook University, NY vs. Bedford, MA

Compared to Stony Brook University, Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

7.0% higher

Health

28.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% higher

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