Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Stony Brook, New York


The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 27.5% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $63,785 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Arcata, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.9% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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