Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Cambridge, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 6.0% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,129 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Brooklyn, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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