Stony Brook, New York vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 39.7% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,290 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Rochester
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Stony Brook, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower