Brooklyn, New York vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 25.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,960 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Brooklyn, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower