Stony Brook University, New York vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 35.4% cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,277 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in California City
than in Stony Brook University, New York
Stony Brook University, NY vs. California City, CA
Compared to Stony Brook University, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower