What is a pro or con of living in Laurel, Mississippicompared to Stony Brook, New York?

Median Home Cost is 78% cheaper in Laurel.

What salary do I need to live in Laurel, Mississippi copmared to Stony Brook, New York?

A salary of $63,000 in Stony Brook, New York could decrease to $32,870 in Laurel, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STONY BROOK vs. LAUREL
Cost of Living Comparison

Stony Brook, New York vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 47.8% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,870 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Laurel
than in Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook, NY vs. Laurel, MS

Compared to Stony Brook, Laurel is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.7% lower

Commute

35.4% lower

Health

17.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Stony Brook, New York vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stony Brook, NY vs. Laurel, MS

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