What is a pro or con of living in Stony Brook, New Yorkcompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Stony Brook.

What salary do I need to live in Stony Brook, New York copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $23,000 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $31,302 in Stony Brook, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. STONY BROOK
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 36.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $31,302 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. Stony Brook, NY

Compared to Madison, Stony Brook is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.7% higher

Commute

23.7% higher

Health

34.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, WI vs. Stony Brook, NY

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