Brooklyn, New York vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 35.1% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,916 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Brooklyn, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower