Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs El Cerrito, California


The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 7.8% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $371,898 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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