What is a pro or con of living in Stony Brook University, New Yorkcompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 456% more expensive in Stony Brook University.

What salary do I need to live in Stony Brook University, New York copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $75,001 in Rochester, New York should increase to $136,570 in Stony Brook University, 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.

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ROCHESTER vs. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Stony Brook University, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook University, New York is 82.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,570 in Stony Brook University, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Stony Brook University
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Stony Brook University, NY

Compared to Rochester, Stony Brook University is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

723.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.8% higher

Commute

1.7% lower

Health

16.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

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Rochester, New York vs. Stony Brook University, New York

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