Stony Brook University, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.1% cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,446 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Chicago
than in Stony Brook University, New York
Stony Brook University, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Stony Brook University, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher