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

Median Home Cost is 255% more expensive in Stony Brook University.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Buffalo, New York should increase to $128,390 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.

BUFFALO vs. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 71.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $128,390 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, NY vs. Stony Brook University, NY

Compared to Buffalo, Stony Brook University is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

625.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

19.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.2% higher

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

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Buffalo, NY vs. Stony Brook University, NY

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