Stony Brook, New York vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 60.4% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,370 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Stony Brook, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.0% higher