Louisville, Kentucky vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 53.8% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $500,000 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Louisville, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher