Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 43.9% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $299,312 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Los Alamos, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher