Stony Brook, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 27.2% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,754 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in State College
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. State College, PA
Compared to Stony Brook, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower