Stony Brook, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 16.2% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $87,174 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in San Diego
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony_Brook, NY vs. San_Diego, CA
Compared to Stony_Brook, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower