Stony Brook, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 11.2% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,919 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Boston
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Stony Brook, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher