Rochester, New York vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 65.9% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,933 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, 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
345% more expensive in Stony Brook
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Stony_Brook, NY
Compared to Rochester, Stony_Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher