What is a pro or con of living in Brooklyn, New Yorkcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Brooklyn.

What salary do I need to live in Brooklyn, New York copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $75,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $91,982 in Brooklyn, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. BROOKLYN
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 22.6% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $91,982 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Brooklyn, NY

Compared to Washington, Brooklyn is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.0% higher

Commute

42.4% higher

Health

33.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Brooklyn, NY

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