Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 17.2% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,493 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Queens
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Brookline, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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