Oakland, California vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 4.6% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $431,039 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Oakland, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.9% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher