Boston, Massachusetts vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 10.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $107,953 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Boston, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower