Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 146.9% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $426,909 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Altoona, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.9% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  953.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  133.7% higher
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher