Stony Brook, New York vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 16.8% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,754 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Stony Brook, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher