Stony Brook, New York vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 36.8% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,287 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Stony Brook, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower