Chicago, Illinois vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 28.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,095 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Chicago, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher