Santa Maria, California vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 52.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $114,106 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Santa Maria, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.0% higher
  Commute
  102.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher