What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Stony Brook University, New York?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Stony Brook University, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Stony Brook University, New York should increase to $79,406 in San Diego, California (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. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Stony Brook University, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 5.9% more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,406 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, 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
14% more expensive in San Diego
than in Stony Brook University, New York

Stony Brook University, NY vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Stony Brook University, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.6% lower

Commute

34.9% higher

Health

28.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Stony Brook University, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stony Brook University, NY vs. San Diego, CA

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