Stony Brook, New York vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 34.6% more expensive than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,319 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Stony Brook, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower