What is a pro or con of living in Stony Brook University, New Yorkcompared to Albany, New York?

Median Home Cost is 187% more expensive in Stony Brook University.

What salary do I need to live in Stony Brook University, New York copmared to Albany, New York?

A salary of $65,358 in Albany, New York should increase to $102,609 in Stony Brook University, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBANY vs. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, New York vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 57.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $102,609 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Albany, New York

Albany, NY vs. Stony Brook University, NY

Compared to Albany, Stony Brook University is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

235.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

1.7% higher

Health

7.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Albany, New York vs. Stony Brook University, New York

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