Stony Brook, New York vs. Lancaster, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, South Carolina is 33.6% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,225 in Lancaster, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, South Carolina is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony_Brook, NY vs. Lancaster, SC
Compared to Stony_Brook, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower