Stony Brook, New York vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 28.6% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $114,203 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Madison
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Stony Brook, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower