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Stony Brook, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Stony Brook?
- Binghamton housing costs are 78.1% less expensive than Stony Brook housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Stony Brook, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$129,625  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$583,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.78  Unlock26.38
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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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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