Troy, New York vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 119.9% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $153,939 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Brookline
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Troy, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.9% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  530.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher