Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Stony Brook, New York


The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 21.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $39,455 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Monterey, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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