Washington, District of Columbia vs. Stony Brook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stony Brook, New York is 8.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $54,980 in Stony Brook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stony Brook, New York is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Stony Brook
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Stony Brook, NY
Compared to Washington, Stony Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher