Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 9.1% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,254 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Brookline, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher