San Jose, California vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 14.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $51,544 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to San Jose, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.6% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher