Stony Brook, New York vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 29.3% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,326 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Durham
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony_Brook, NY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Stony_Brook, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower