2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Brooklyn, NY vs Bel Air South, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Bel Air South or is it cheaper to live in Brooklyn?
- Bel Air South is 37.6% less expensive than Brooklyn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bel Air South or Brooklyn?
- Bel Air South housing costs are 59.2% less expensive than Brooklyn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Brooklyn or is Health Care more affordable in Bel Air South.
- Health related expenses are 33.9% less in Bel Air South.
 Brooklyn, NYBel Air South, MDUnited States
 Overall172.5107.6100
 Food & Groceries117.8102.6100
 Health127.684.4100
 Housing268.4109.4100
 Median Home Cost$884,000$366,100$338,100
 Utilities152109100
 Transportation192.6108.2100
 Miscellaneous136.1128.9100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Brooklyn    2 Reviews

Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll  More

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I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is  More

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Reviews for Bel Air South    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Climate here is variable winters range from mild to harsh. Some winters we see hardly any snow and mild temps and then others it's very cold and moderate  More

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