Los Angeles, California vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 14.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $64,486 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook University, New York is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Stony Brook University
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Stony Brook University, NY
Compared to Los Angeles, Stony Brook University is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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