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Binghamton, NY vs Stony Brook, NY

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Are people in Stony Brook older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Stony Brook is 9.4 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Stony Brook or Binghamton?
- Stony Brook housing costs are 355.9% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Stony Brook or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Stony Brook is 11.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Stony Brook?
Stony Brook, NY is an attractive city northeast of New York City full of incredible sites such as Stony Brook University displaying its distinct landscape or Avalon Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Summer Arts Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August.

 Binghamton, NYStony Brook, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,048329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

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Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Stony Brook    3 Reviews

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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