Stony Brook, New York vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 39.2% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,399 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Stony Brook, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower