Brooklyn, New York vs. Maplewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maplewood, New Jersey is 13.0% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $87,006 in Maplewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maplewood, New Jersey is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Maplewood
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Maplewood, NJ
Compared to Brooklyn, Maplewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower