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


The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 36.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $47,499 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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