Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 61.1% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $19,464 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Erie
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Brookline, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower