Brooklyn, New York vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 27.1% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,437 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fair Lawn
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Brooklyn, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower