Brooklyn, New York vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 50.2% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $300,487 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower