Stony Brook, New York vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 22.2% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,304 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, 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
16% more expensive in New York
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. New York, NY
Compared to Stony Brook, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher