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

Transportation is 47% more expensive in Boston.

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

A salary of $140,000 in Stony Brook University, New York should increase to $141,756 in Boston, 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.

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Stony Brook University, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 1.3% more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,756 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
47% more expensive in Boston
than in Stony Brook University, New York

Stony Brook University, NY vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Stony Brook University, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

47.9% higher

Health

28.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Stony Brook University, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stony Brook University, NY vs. Boston, MA

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