Hays, Kansas vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 69.5% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,251 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Hays, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  81.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher