Stony Brook, New York vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 37.4% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,304 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbus
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Stony Brook, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower