Houston, Texas vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 58.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,319 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Stony Brook University, NY
Compared to Houston, Stony Brook University is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher