Mountain View, California vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 50.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $24,749 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Mountain View, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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