Stony Brook University, New York vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 49.4% cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,921 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Stony Brook University, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Stony Brook University, New York
Stony Brook University, NY vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Stony Brook University, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower