Stony Brook University, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 16.3% more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $5,815 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California 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
25% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Stony Brook University, New York
Stony Brook University, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Stony Brook University, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower