Stony Brook, New York vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 23.9% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,065 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Stony Brook, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher