Boulder, Colorado vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 17.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $24,702 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Boulder, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher