What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Stony Brook University, New York?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Stony Brook University, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Stony Brook University, New York should increase to $117,970 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Stony Brook University, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 57.3% more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York.

You would need a salary of $117,970 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook University, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Stony Brook University, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Stony Brook University, New York

Stony Brook University, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Stony Brook University, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.6% lower

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

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Stony Brook University, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stony Brook University, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

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